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Bandana, Declaration of Independence

This is a Bandana. It is dated ca. 1778 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is cotton and its technique is copperplate 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

H x W: 75 × 86.5 cm (29 1/2 × 34 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Bandana, Declaration of Independence; England; cotton; H x W: 75 × 86.5 cm (29 1/2 × 34 1/16 in.); Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-52

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