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Handkerchief Bag

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-26576

Description

Linen handkerchief bag with embroidered scalloped edge around front. Embroidered floral decoration on front with "SOJ" embroidered in center.

Details

Descriptive Terms

handkerchiefs
linen (material)
Bag
Bag

Inscription

See Description.

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10 1/2 x 4 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

2000.498

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