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
2022.77.62
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cloth
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 8.5 in
Inscriptions
on front:
WILLIE / WHISKERS / WIREHAIR / HE LOOKS / LIKE A GOAT / FOR FAIR!
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