Declaration of Independence Handkerchief, circa 1821
THF807614 / Declaration of Independence Handkerchief, circa 1821
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Handkerchief
Date Made
circa 1821
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.0.69.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Color
Beige (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 33.5 in
Width: 30.75 in
Inscriptions
on front, at top:
IN CONGRESS, JULY 4TH, 1776. / THE UNANIMOUS DECLARATION OF THE THIRTEEN UNITED STATES / OF / AMERICA.
lower left center edge:
"Published at Glasgow 1821 by CG"
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