Kerchief
1750-75 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Man or woman's kerchief or handkerchief of fine, bleached linen; the edges with 1/16th-inch (1.5 mm) hems. There is a laundry mark in the centre.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Linen; hand-woven, hand-sewn |
| Brief description | Man or woman's kerchief or handkerchief, 1750-75, English; linen, laundry mark 'a' |
| Physical description | Man or woman's kerchief or handkerchief of fine, bleached linen; the edges with 1/16th-inch (1.5 mm) hems. There is a laundry mark in the centre. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | a (Embroidered in cross stitch in blue silk in the centre) |
| Object history | Sewn to one corner is a note which reads 'These things belong to my Father, Henry Burnington, who was born February 10th 1741/2. 1742. New Style'. Used to wrap a collection of baby clothes. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.57-1969 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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