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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)

This is a Handkerchief. It was possibly by Echo Scarves Co.. It is dated 1940s and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Braguin.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 61 × 64 cm (24 in. × 25 3/16 in.)

It is inscribed

In Congress, July 4, 1776 The Unanimous Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen United States of America

Cite this object as

Handkerchief (USA); Possibly by Echo Scarves Co.; cotton; H x W: 61 × 64 cm (24 in. × 25 3/16 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Braguin; 1981-11-49

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