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Handkerchief
c.1827 (1826-1827)
Description
A linen handkerchief. A rectangular panel of linen with a plain hemmed edge. This handkerchief was partially hemmed by Rebecca Smithis when she was in her early 80s. Marks: Handwritten in script with ink ""Rebecca Smithies Senior. Made by her a short time before her death, when totally Blind. She died 26th April-aged 81 years."
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Materials
- Linen
Museum Object Number
2013.0048.031
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Sandy Lerner
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Object Number
2013.0048.031
Object Name
Handkerchief
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Date
c.1827 (1826-1827)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Upper edge
Inscription: Rebecca Sm*th*** Senior made by her a short time before her death, when totally [sic] Blind./ She died 26th April 1827 Aged 81 years
Type: Label
Location: Lower proper right corner, reverse
Inscription: D*/2995
Type: Label
Location: Upper proper left corner
Inscription: L2013.1036.031
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Linen
Dimensions (inches)
18.75 (H) x 19.125 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
47.625 (H) x 48.577 (W)