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Handkerchief

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated ca. 1880 and we acquired it in 1961. Its medium is linen and its technique is bobbin lace, brussels style with needle lace inserts. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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Handkerchief; linen; 1961-15-1

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