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Object Timeline

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1940

  • Work on this object began.

1950

  • Work on this object ended.

1981

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Handkerchief (USA)

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated 1940–1950 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is rayon and its technique is printed 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.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 24 x 25 cm (9 7/16 x 9 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchief (USA); rayon; H x W: 24 x 25 cm (9 7/16 x 9 13/16 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Braguin; 1981-11-36

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