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Scarf (France), 19th century

This is a Scarf. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is linen and its technique is needle lace with ground of loop and twist with twist return. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Richard Cranch Greenleaf (American, 1887–1961). It is credited Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf Esq. in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf.

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Scarf (France), 19th century; linen; Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf Esq. in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf; 1950-121-60

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