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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

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