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Handkerchief (Italy), early 19th century

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1947. Its medium is linen, cotton, silk. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen. It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Norvin Hewitt Green.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 53 × 55 cm (20 7/8 × 21 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchief (Italy), early 19th century; linen, cotton, silk; H x W: 53 × 55 cm (20 7/8 × 21 5/8 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Norvin Hewitt Green; 1947-48-2

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