Handkerchief

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Handkerchief

Entry/Object ID

G95.078

Description

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”

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1875

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

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