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Kerchief

Object/Artifact

Fine semi-sheer cambric or mull, very soft; embroidered with white cotton so that it can be folded in half lengthwise with both layers right side out. A diamond shape cut on the bias, embroidered grape bunches in obtuse corners, smaller ones in the other, scalloped edges.

G2003.035

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1840 - 1870

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Kerchief

foldover

embroidered mull

semi-sheer cambric

white cotton embroidery

diamond shape

embroidered grape bunches

scalloped edges

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