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Handkerchief, 19th century

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is linen, cotton and its technique is cotton embroidery on linen plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection.

Its dimensions are

34.5 x 34.5 cm (13 9/16 x 13 9/16 in. )

Cite this object as

Handkerchief, 19th century; linen, cotton; 34.5 x 34.5 cm (13 9/16 x 13 9/16 in. ); Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection; 1974-100-24

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