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handkerchief

human history
  • Other Name

    Souvenir de France, WW1 (given name)

  • Description

    Souvenir handkerchief: Souvenir de France, WW1

    handkerchief, turquoise blue silk with embroidered pieces applique in each corner [roses and forget-me-nots] and a central medallion with `SOUVENIR De FRANCE', handmade silk rosettes attached at each corner; wide lace border

  • Place
    [France]
  • Associated Place

    France

  • Accession Number
    1996.72.9
  • Accession Date
    24 Jul 1996
  • Other Id

    2576 (receipt number)

  • Department

    History

    War History

    Applied Arts and Design

silk handkerchief 1996.72.9

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  • silk handkerchief 1996.72.9
  • silk handkerchief 1996.72.9
  • silk handkerchief 1996.72.9
  • silk handkerchief 1996.72.9
  • handkerchief, detail
  • handkerchief

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