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Collection Highlights

Chatelaine
ca. 1761
1954.179a-d
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
Artist/Maker: W. B.

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Handkerchief

Handkerchief
Object name 
Handkerchief
Date 
1900-1925
Medium 
Chiffon
Dimensions 
Overall: 14 1/2 x 15 in. ( 36.8 x 38.1 cm )
Description 
Chiffon handkerchief printed in blue with an image of soldiers dressed in World War I uniforms marching with pink and blue coloring behind; inscribed above, "Forget me Not" and below, "GREETINGS/ From/ Camp Debens/ MASS;" navy blue border.
Object Number 
INV.310g