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

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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