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Handkerchief, ca. 1850

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated ca. 1850 and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is linen. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 50 × 50 cm (19 11/16 × 19 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchief, ca. 1850; linen; H x W: 50 × 50 cm (19 11/16 × 19 11/16 in.); 1955-118-1

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