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White muslin kercheif with a ribbed border; hemmed on two sides (selvage on other two); initials "JP" stitched in corner.
handkerchiefs
muslin
Handkerchief
Handkerchief
1. Handwritten label near border: ""Neckerchief which belonged to Judge Joseph Philbrick of Weare N.H. 1820. Estate of Mrs. O.F. Swasey."" 2. Cross-stich near border in red thread: ""JP""
Unknown
Gift of George O. Swasey and Clara Swasey Woodberry
1949.24D
New Hampshire (United States)
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