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Kerchief

Object/Artifact

Kerchief of very sheer fine cotton, possibly linen, hand embroidered. Elongated diamond shape to permit folding lengthwise into 2 layers. Symmetrical spray at each center back edge; double-scalloped edges with leaves and small sprigs regularly spaced all along. 38” x 23”

G90.198

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1840

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Kerchief

Handkerchief

cotton

linen

hand embroidered

diamond

double scallop

leaves

sprigs

Kerchief

Handkerchief

cotton

linen

hand embroidered

diamond

double scallop

leaves

sprigs

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