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Handkerchief

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-13017

Description

White and pale green; beige and white stripes along four sides; edges turned back with drawn work; monogram in one corner.

Details

Descriptive Terms

handkerchiefs
accessories
embroidering
stitching
linen (material)
Handkerchief
Handkerchief

Inscription

Embroidered in corner decorative monogram in white silk & cotton: ""H.C.""

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

18 1/2 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.5297

Related Items

Title Handkerchief Wrap Accession Number 1969.5290
Title HANDKERCHIEF Accession Number 1969.5291

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