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Handkerchief

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated 1850–1899 and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is silk and its technique is printed. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 67.5 × 74.5 cm (26 9/16 × 29 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchief; silk; H x W: 67.5 × 74.5 cm (26 9/16 × 29 5/16 in.); 1971-55-1

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