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Handkerchief (England), early 19th century

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 29.2 × 23.3 cm (11 1/2 × 9 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchief (England), early 19th century; cotton; H x W: 29.2 × 23.3 cm (11 1/2 × 9 3/16 in.); 1959-33-4

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