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Handkerchief
Declaration of Independence
1876-1876
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.0434 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Alfred C. Harrison
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Complete Details
Object Number
1969.0434 A
Object Name
Handkerchief
Title
Declaration of Independence
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Origin Notes
This handkerchief was printed in England or America in 1876.
Date
1876-1876
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pnned on white tag
Inscription: "69.434a / T503" [over] "69.434a / T503 " (graphite, ink)
Type: Inscription
Location: Written on object edge
Inscription: "69.434a" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Declaration of Independence
- George Washington
- Lafayette
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Roller printed
Dimensions (inches)
26 (W) x 18.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
66.04 (W) x 47.625 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch: 68
Selvedge width: 26 inches