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Corner of kerchief
American
18th century
Medium/Technique
Linen
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: long side 1.06 shortsides .23
Credit Line
Gift of Charles W. Townsend
Accession Number32.424
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionTriangular piece of white linen with two sides and one corner decorated with scrolling leaves and flowers suggestive of designs for crewel work but with raised outline in white linen worked over linen cord and with a few crosses, eyelets, etc. also in white linen. Near the ends portions of the design unfinished with outlines run in fine linen thread. A few small holes.