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Gift of Joan Briggaman and Janice Kaval, 2001.51.4.4, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Do…
Woman's Wedding Handkerchief
Gift of Joan Briggaman and Janice Kaval, 2001.51.4.4, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain

Woman's Wedding Handkerchief

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Adella S. Smolensky American, 1909 - 2001
Date1936
MediumMachine-stitched silk
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 13 1/2 x 14 3/4in. (34.3 x 37.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Joan Briggaman and Janice Kaval
DescriptionThis handkerchief has a sheer 6 1/2 inch square of off-white silk crepe at the center, bordered by off-white silk floral embroidered netting. The netting is seamed together at each corner.
Object number2001.51.4.4
NotesHistorical Note: Adella S. Smolensky (1909-2001) married John M. Sliva (about 1910-1996) 30 May 1936 in Holy Cross Church in New Britain, Connecticut.
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Adella S. Smolensky
1936
Woman's Wedding Stockings
Adella S. Smolensky
1936
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Adella S. Smolensky
1936
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Adella S. Smolensky
1936
Woman's Wedding Shoes
Adella S. Smolensky
1936
Wedding Dress
Minnie Tatem Satterlee
1893
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1891
Dress
Jennie Holcomb Yale
about 1894-1898
Wedding Dress
Doris V. French
1916
Front of dress with one petticoat
Unknown
about 1905-1915
Handkerchief
Rocco A. DiCorleto
1918-1919
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1950s