Handkerchief
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| Object Name: | Handkerchief |
| Artist/Maker: | Ruby (McCleave) Fulton Fulton, Ruby (McCleave) |
| Category: | Personal Assistive artifact |
| Material: | Fabric |
| Accession Number: | 00.2663 |
| Earliest Production Date: | 2000-08-03 |
| Latest Production Date: | 2000-08-03 |
| Description: | Black and ecru silk handkerchief. This handkerchief has a diamond pattern with a large, black diamond -- composed of smaller, black diamonds -- in the center of the square, surrounded by small, ecru diamonds. |
| Narrative: | The handkerchief belonged to Ruby McCleave Fulton 1867-1912 of Fort Ellis, Nova Scotia. The handkerchief is a square of fabric used for hygienic purposes or as a decorative accessory. Using a handkerchief has come to be known as old fashion and, especially in North America, as unhygienic. |
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| Institution City: | Truro |
| Institution Province: | Nova Scotia |
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