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1925

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  • We acquired this object.

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Handkerchief (England or United States)

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is cotton and its technique is roller printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Elinor Merrell. It is credited Bequest of Elinor Merrell.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 22.5 x 22.5 cm (8 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.)

It is inscribed

"The Dame made a curtsey, the Dog made a bow; The Dame said, Your servant; th Dog said Bow-wow."

Cite this object as

Handkerchief (England or United States); cotton; Warp x Weft: 22.5 x 22.5 cm (8 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.); Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-351

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