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Handkerchief (Show towel)
Decorated Handkerchief
Sara Miller
1789
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Sara Miller (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
2019.0032.015
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Tandy and Charles Hersch
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Object Number
2019.0032.015
Object Name
Handkerchief (Show towel)
Title
Decorated Handkerchief
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Creator (Role)
Sara Miller (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; United States; North America
Date
1789
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Bottom Edge
Inscription: "SARA MILLER 1789"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Cotton
Techniques
- Cross stitched
Construction Description
Wool cross-stitch count thread embroidery on plain weave cotton
Dimensions (inches)
17.5 (W) x 16.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
44.45 (W) x 41.275 (L)