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Handkerchief

Collection Type

  • Clothing and Accessories

Date

1800-1830

GUSN

GUSN-259091

Description

Woven linen handkerchief in brown and white check with border of two blue bands; cross-stitched white thread monogram, lower, proper-left corner.

Details

Descriptive Terms

handkerchiefs
linen (material)
weaving
cross stitch
embroidery (visual works)
monogramming
checker pattern
Linen
Handkerchief

Inscription

"SA" (cross stitched)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

32 1/2 x 32 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift from Mrs. Helen R. Haddad; Mr. William G. Rogerson, Esq.; Mr. Henry P. Rogerson; Mr. Edward S. Rogerson

Accession Number

2001.201

Places

Rhode Island (United States)

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