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1905

  • Work on this object ended.

1949

  • We acquired this object.

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  • You found it!

Handkerchief (Switzerland)

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated ca. 1900 and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is linen and its technique is drawnwork and embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 35 x 35 cm (13 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchief (Switzerland); linen; H x W: 35 x 35 cm (13 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.); 1949-83-6

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