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Handkerchief

Object/Artifact

Fine lawn handkerchief unadorned except for 1.5” border of mid-18th century Mechlin lace. Tiny blue cross stitched initials JR (for J--- Rose?) in upper left corner. Overall size, 23x24.

G2001.103.2

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1842

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Mechlin lace

fine lawn

cotton

handkerchief

wedding

Oratt Williams

Massachusetts

United States of America

North America

Wedding

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