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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1946

  • We acquired this object.

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  • You found it!

Handkerchief Case (USA)

This is a Handkerchief case. It is dated late 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1946. Its medium is linen, mercerized cotton and its technique is cutwork, bobbin lace. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 9 × 16 cm (3 9/16 × 6 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchief Case (USA); linen, mercerized cotton; H x W: 9 × 16 cm (3 9/16 × 6 5/16 in.); 1946-40-4

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