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Neckerchief

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1825

GUSN

GUSN-54889

Description

Black silk twill with fringed edges all around; square; plain.

Details

Descriptive Terms

neckerchiefs
accessories
silk (textile)
taffeta
Scarf
Scarf

Inscription

Handwritten on sewn-on label: ""Neckerchief 1825. Estate of Mrs. O.F. Swasey"".

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of George O. Swasey and Clara Swasey Woodberry

Accession Number

1949.24A

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