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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