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Child's Handkerchief, 1945-1955

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THF191737 / Child's Handkerchief, 1945-1955
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Artifact Overview

Before disposable tissues became popular, people carried cloth handkerchiefs to help with sneezes and sniffles. Children's versions were made with images and in colors designed to appeal to these smaller folk.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Handkerchief

Date Made

1945-1955

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2022.77.40

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cloth

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 9.25 in
Width: 9.5 in

Keywords
Child's Handkerchief, 1945-1955