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1940

  • Work on this object began.

1945

  • Work on this object ended.

1972

  • We acquired this object.

2014

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2025

  • You found it!

Handkerchief (USA)

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated 1940–45 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 29 x 29 cm (11 7/16 x 11 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchief (USA); cotton; Overall: 29 x 29 cm (11 7/16 x 11 7/16 in.); 1972-72-1-c

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