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Handkerchief
Object/Artifact
Warm black engraving on linen, retaining a high glaze. “The Effect of Principle: Behold the Man.” Words of wisdom accompanying full length picture of Washington. One of a series depicting the life of Washington. About 11” x 12.5” English. In modern frame. Very likely to be pigment printed, not dyed.
G87.022
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1800
User Age: Adult Gender: Neutral
handkerchief
kerchief
engraving
linen
The Effect of Principle: Behold the Man
Washington
pigment printed
handkerchief
kerchief
engraving
linen
The Effect of Principle: Behold the Man
Washington
pigment printed