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Handkerchief, Mouchoire d'Instruction Militaire No. 10, ca. 1887

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated ca. 1887 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed by engraved roller on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Braguin. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Braguin.

  • Sidewall (France)
  • block printed on handmade paper.
  • Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
  • 1925-1-370
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  • Sidewall (France)
  • block-printed paper.
  • Gift of Mrs. Cornelius Sullivan.
  • 1930-21-1-f

Its dimensions are

H x W: 70.2 × 78.1 cm (27 5/8 × 30 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchief, Mouchoire d'Instruction Militaire No. 10, ca. 1887; France; cotton; H x W: 70.2 × 78.1 cm (27 5/8 × 30 3/4 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Braguin; 1981-11-25

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