Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
ca. 1866
1921.20
Steel
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Handkerchief
Object name
Handkerchief
Date
1900-1950
Medium
Chiffon
Dimensions
Overall: 12 1/4 x 12 in. ( 31.1 x 30.5 cm )
Description
Brown chiffon souvenir handkerchief from Brest; embroidered flags in the upper left corner with the inscription, "SOUVENIR DE BREST" below.
Object Number
INV.310d
Marks
embroidered: upper left corner: "SOUVENIR DE BREST"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
