Creamy (now) white silk handkerchief with white silk embroidered rose in one corner, apparently related to the Chinese embroidered shawls. 1.5” hemstitched border. Imprinted in script, “Sarah R. Colony.” It looks just like the one marked Emma Colony; #95.078) 17.5” x 18”
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1850 - 1875
Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: Female
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