Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
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Luce Center
Clothespin bag (?)
Object Number:
INV.954
Date:
1850-1920
Medium:
Cotton, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 x 10 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 40.6 x 27.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Pear-shaped white cotton twill-weave pocket with a straight edged top with six cotton fabric tape ties attached, a vertical slit opening on one side reinforced with linen fabric tape.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
