Kerchief

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Kerchief

Entry/Object ID

G2006.141

Description

Fine linen lawn handkerchief with border of drawn threads, inside that a row of finely embroidered rosebuds, white satin stitch. Edged with Bucks lace. Total size, 24” square.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1855

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

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