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Handkerchief
Object/Artifact
Fine cotton with wide border of self stripes; buttonholed scalloped edges; bouquets of flowers in each corner, satin stitch and eyelets. Marked on the underside in script, “Emma F. Colony.” Maybe imprinted, resembles #95.088,17 1/2” x 16 1/4”
G95.078
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1850 - 1875
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
handkerchief
kerchief
cotton
buttonhole stitched
scalloped
flowers
satin stitch
eyelets
Emma F. Colony
imprinted
handkerchief
kerchief
cotton
buttonhole stitched
scalloped
flowers
satin stitch
eyelets
Emma F. Colony
imprinted