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Handkerchief Case

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1880-1910

GUSN

GUSN-65110

Description

White cover; embroidered and openwork; lavnder. satin liner; corners. folded; 4 bows

Details

Descriptive Terms

handkerchief boxes
accessories
embroidering
linen (material)
satin
silk (textile)
Box, Accessory
Box, Handkerchief
Box, Handkerchief

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Virginia G. Collie

Accession Number

1972.437

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