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Kerchief

Object/Artifact

Handkerchief of ivory figured silk with a large, dainty block printed woodsy floral spray printed in each corner, in brown, olive, red, blue, pink, and tan. Two selvages, 2 chain stitched hems. About 18” square.

G2008.065

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1855 - 1880

User Age: Adult Gender: Neutral

kerchief

handkerchief

silk

floral spray

selvages

chain stitched

kerchief

handkerchief

silk

floral spray

selvages

chain stitched

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