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Holder, Handkerchief

Description

Shell-shaped clasp attached to finger ring by chain. Used to hold handkerchief while dancing or dress to keep skirt from dragging in mud.

Creator

Date

circa 1850-1900

Materials

Metal, wood

Dimensions

2 L x 0.5 W inches

Object ID

1950.112.4

Resource ID

16021

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William Bevan

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

This digital image is made available here for private study, scholarship, and research. Commercial and other uses are prohibited without the permission of the Maryland Center for History and Culture. For more information, visit the MCHC’s Reproductions and Permissions web page.