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1939

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1941

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Handkerchief (USA)

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated 1939 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is cotton and its technique is screen printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Henry M. Fechimer. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Henry M. Fechimer.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 33.7 x 33.7 cm (13 1/4 x 13 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchief (USA); cotton; H x W: 33.7 x 33.7 cm (13 1/4 x 13 1/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. Henry M. Fechimer; 1941-61-16

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