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1940

  • Work on this object began.

1949

  • Work on this object ended.

1981

  • We acquired this object.

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Handkerchief (USA), 1940s

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated 1940s and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is rayon (confirmed with microscopy; lc-2005) 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: 61 x 58.4 cm (24 x 23 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchief (USA), 1940s; rayon (confirmed with microscopy; lc-2005); H x W: 61 x 58.4 cm (24 x 23 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Braguin; 1981-11-42

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