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Handkerchief

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated ca. 1890 and we acquired it in 1961. Its medium is linen. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Bertha Hernstadt. It is credited Gift of Bertha Hernstadt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 43.2 × 42 cm (17 in. × 16 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchief; linen; H x W: 43.2 × 42 cm (17 in. × 16 9/16 in.); Gift of Bertha Hernstadt; 1961-8-6

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