Handkerchief

China

20th century

  • Titles Handkerchief (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium linen; embroidery
  • Dimensions 11 1/2 × 11 1/2 in. (29.2 × 29.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Eleanor Lee Brakefield, 1984.127.27
  • Work Type handkerchief
  • Classification Costume

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