Collection Highlights
Common Sense
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.Y1776.Paine.com
Medium:
Pamphlet, paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Handkerchief
Object Number:
Z.1027.7
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 17 5/8 x 17 1/8 in. ( 44.8 x 43.5 cm )
Marks:
embroidered: at one corner: "Mary"
Description:
White cambric handkerchief with hand embroidered whitework around the border, the design consists of two rows of interlocking borders with shamrocks and floral garland, there is an inscription at one corner.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
