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Museum object · linens

Linen kerchief with lace trim

20th century

African American history · place not specified

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A linen kerchief made from a square panel of white cotton fabric. A ¾” wide panel of natural colored linen/cotton blend crochet lace is hand sewn around the perimeter. There is no label.

Catalog date
20th century
Recorded subjects
African American; Clothing and dress

Sources & collection details

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-20

Catalog reference: 2007.3.1119

Collection: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

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