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Handkerchief

Date1800s
Terms
  • Handkerchiefs
  • Linen
Dimensions35.53 × 38.07 cm (14 × 15 in.)
MarkingsInk inscription "M.E.L" in corner next to embroidery.
Credit LineGift of Miss Mary Chamberlin
Object numberCOS85.190
DescriptionA square handkerchief made of white linen embellished with 1.75" wide hemmed borders and a single whitework embroidered floral design in one corner.
Collections
  • Historic Clothing
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