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Handkerchief

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1985. Its technique is tenerife knotted lace. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Emily Finch. It is credited Gift of Emily Finch.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 37.5 × 37.5 cm (14 3/4 × 14 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchief; H x W: 37.5 × 37.5 cm (14 3/4 × 14 3/4 in.); Gift of Emily Finch; 1985-83-1

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