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Bird's Nest and Dog Roses
1867
1947.519
Watercolor, gouache, graphite, and selective glazing with scratching out on paper
Artist/Maker: John William Hill

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Handkerchief

Handkerchief
Object name 
Handkerchief
Date 
1900-1925
Medium 
Chiffon
Dimensions 
Overall: 14 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. ( 36.8 x 37.5 cm )
Description 
Chiffon handkerchief printed in blue with a poem in the center surrounded by a rope border, flowers; two bald eagles above holding U.S. shields in their beaks and draped flags at the sides; inscribed above, "GREETINGS/ From/ Camp Debens/ MASS;" purple border.
Object Number 
INV.310f
Marks 
printed: above poem: "GREETINGS/ From/ Camp Debens/ MASS" printed: center: "When the golden sun is sinking,/ And your mind from troubles free,/ While of others you are thinking,/ Will you sometimes think of me."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.