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Object Name
Handkerchief/Lingerie Case
Object Number
2011-138-9
Description
Square, ivory, linen handkerchief with pink hems and a small bit of pink embroidery; the corners are pulled together and sewn to one another, creating a square with four slit openings - blue tissue paper square inside; paper label sewn to handkerchief, "Edith E. Caldwell/Litchfield/Conn." Possibly used as a lingerie case.
Comment
Belonged to Edith E. Caldwell of Litchfield, CT.
Category
Personal Artifacts
Maker
Date Made
1900
Materials
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