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1901

  • Work on this object began.

1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1973

  • We acquired this object.

2013

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2025

  • You found it!

Handkerchief Cover

This is a Handkerchief cover. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is cotton, linen and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Terese S. Milbauer.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 48 x 25 cm (18 7/8 x 9 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchief Cover; cotton, linen; H x W: 48 x 25 cm (18 7/8 x 9 13/16 in.); 1973-37-1

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