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Handkerchief, late 19th century

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1967. Its technique is needle lace with ground of loop & twist with loop & twist return. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Dr. Anthony S. Felsovanyi. It is credited Gift of Dr. Anthony S. Felsovanyi.

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Handkerchief, late 19th century; Gift of Dr. Anthony S. Felsovanyi; 1967-16-10

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