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Handkerchief, Muchoirs D’instruction Militaire, 1874

This is a Handkerchief. It was manufactured by E. Renault. It is dated 1874 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is cotton 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: 69 × 77.5 cm (27 3/16 × 30 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

Embroidered with: C129894

Cite this object as

Handkerchief, Muchoirs D’instruction Militaire, 1874; Manufactured by E. Renault; France; cotton; H x W: 69 × 77.5 cm (27 3/16 × 30 1/2 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Braguin; 1981-11-23

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