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Kerchief

1700s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Two finely woven square kerchiefs embroidered with floral, bird, and small sailing boat motifs in pale colours on a red ground.

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Kerchief
  • Kerchief
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Kerchiefs, two, 1700s, Greek; Chios/Mytilini? Floral and small sailing boat motifs embroidered on a red ground
Physical description
Two finely woven square kerchiefs embroidered with floral, bird, and small sailing boat motifs in pale colours on a red ground.
Collection
Accession number
597-1894

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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