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Handkerchief
Object/Artifact
Man's handkerchief, polka dot border, ss White linen handkerchief with thicker threads forming border, printed with red polka dot band forming second border. Finely embroidered initials SS in brown silk. Unknown name.... about 20’” square.
G2002.046
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1855 - 1860
User Age: Adult Gender: Male
Handkerchief
Man's Handkerchief
Polka Dot Border
white linen handkerchief
second border
embroidered initials
William Charles Gardiner estate, Batavia, NY
Western New York
New York
United States of America
North America