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Kerchief

Object/Artifact

Fine linen lawn handkerchief with border of drawn threads, inside that a row of finely embroidered rosebuds, white satin stitch. Edged with Bucks lace. Total size, 24” square.

G2006.141

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1840 - 1855

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

handkerchief

kerchief

linen

female

woman

lady

drawn

embroidered

rosebud

satin stitch

Bucks lace

handkerchief

kerchief

linen

female

woman

lady

drawn

embroidered

rosebud

satin stitch

Bucks lace

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