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Large square handkerchief of white mull

Indian
mid-19th century
Object Place: India

Medium/Technique Cotton with cotton embroidery and lace stitches
Dimensions 44.7 x 44.2 cm (17 5/8 x 17 3/8 in. )
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. William Dexter
Accession Number51.2560
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ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionHemstitched outer border, inner border embroidered with white linen thread, stylized floral design with large palmette form in each corner and many minute curling stems and berries in interspaces.
ProvenanceTransferred from Asiatic Dept. to Textiles.