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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
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.