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1938

  • Work on this object began.

1981

  • We acquired this object.

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2025

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Handkerchief (USA)

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated 1938 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is cotton and its technique is 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: 71.5 × 96.5 cm (28 1/8 in. × 38 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchief (USA); cotton; H x W: 71.5 × 96.5 cm (28 1/8 in. × 38 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Braguin; 1981-11-35-a,b

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