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Gift of Rena Koopman 2015.38.6 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Handkerchiefs
Gift of Rena Koopman 2015.38.6 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Handkerchiefs

Original Owner (American, 1887 - 1968)
Datebefore 1968
Mediumsilk, cotton, linen
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Rena Koopman
Object number2015.38.6-.7
Description.6 White cotton and linen handkerchief with woven pattern along the edges, rolled hem, and embroidered initials "bfa" in one corner. Still has two tags, one stiched on with muticolored thread.

.7 Tan silk handkerchief with rolled hem, and Beatrice Fox's own signature emroidered in one corner.
NotesThe tan silk has lipstick stains and other stains.
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