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Handkerchief (France)

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is linen, cotton and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Miss Adele Kneeland. It is credited Bequest of Miss Adele Kneeland through Mrs. Philip Ainsworth Means.

Its dimensions are

29 cm x 29 cm

Cite this object as

Handkerchief (France); linen, cotton; 29 cm x 29 cm; Bequest of Miss Adele Kneeland through Mrs. Philip Ainsworth Means; 1939-64-23

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