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1981

  • We acquired this object.

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2025

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Handkerchief (USA)

This is a Handkerchief. It is dated 1888 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Braguin. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Braguin.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 55 × 59.5 cm (21 5/8 × 23 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Handkerchief (USA); cotton; H x W: 55 × 59.5 cm (21 5/8 × 23 7/16 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Braguin; 1981-11-3

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