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Handkerchief

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860-1875

GUSN

GUSN-13021

Description

White with monogram; edges turned back with drawn work.

Details

Descriptive Terms

handkerchiefs
accessories
embroidering
stitching
linen (material)
Handkerchief
Handkerchief

Inscription

Embroidered in corner w/ decorative monogram of white cotton; initials: ""O.C.""

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

19 3/4 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.5301

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