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Handkerchief (France)

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk and its technique is block printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Braguin. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Braguin.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 84 × 88 cm (33 1/16 × 34 5/8 in.)

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Handkerchief (France); silk; H x W: 84 × 88 cm (33 1/16 × 34 5/8 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Braguin; 1981-11-13

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