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Culture:American
Title:handkerchief
Date Made:mid 19th century
Type:Personal Equipment; Textile
Materials:textile: linen
Place Made:United States
Accession Number:  HD V.090b.2
Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. Fred C. Davis
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
White linen handkerchief that was Dorcas D. Hulburd Harwood's wedding handkerchief on November 25, 1858, according to the donor, Mrs. Fred C. Davis of Somers, Conn. According to the records of the West Cemetery in Somers where both are buried, Dorcas D. Hulburd Harwood (Feb. 27, 1822-May 2, 1895) was the wife of E. Alonzo Harwood (Dec. 2, 1819-Oct. 6, 1879).

Subjects:
Textile fabrics; Linen

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