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Handkerchief, The Great Industrial Palace

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated 1851 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is cotton and its technique is roller printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Elinor Merrell. It is credited Bequest of Elinor Merrell.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 72.5 x 88.5 cm (28 9/16 x 34 13/16 in.)

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Handkerchief, The Great Industrial Palace; cotton; Warp x Weft: 72.5 x 88.5 cm (28 9/16 x 34 13/16 in.); Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-268

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