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Handkerchief, 19th century

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is linen. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Helen Wardlow.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 51 × 51 cm (20 1/16 × 20 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchief, 19th century; linen; H x W: 51 × 51 cm (20 1/16 × 20 1/16 in.); 1969-120-1

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