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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