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Kerchief
English
1840–60
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Printed cotton
Dimensions
41 x 59.8 cm (16 1/8 x 23 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Hale Sutherland
Accession Number59.1061
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSmall kerchief, "Hand Shadows." Plate or roller print in red on fine natural muslin. Four rectangles, each showing hands casting shadows suggesting animals, birds, figures. Full loom width: selvedges at sides; ends hemmed. A few small holes and brown stains.