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Handkerchiefs (England), ca. 1840

This is a Handkerchiefs. It is dated ca. 1840 and we acquired it in 1943. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed by engraved plate on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. William A. Hutcheson. It is credited Gift of Mrs. William A. Hutcheson.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 81.3 × 76.2 cm (32 × 30 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchiefs (England), ca. 1840; cotton; H x W: 81.3 × 76.2 cm (32 × 30 in.); Gift of Mrs. William A. Hutcheson; 1943-31-8

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