Handkerchief owned by Harriet Tubman

Unidentified1870s - early 20th century

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington, D.C., United States

A square handkerchief made of machine-woven off-white linen or cotton with cutwork lace edging. One corner of the handkerchief has an additional cutwork motif of a stylized fleur-de-lis.

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Title: Handkerchief owned by Harriet Tubman
Creator: Unidentified
Date Created: 1870s - early 20th century
Physical Dimensions: H x W: 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (26.7 x 26.7 cm)
Subject Keywords: Slavery, Women, Social reform, Self-liberation, Clothing and dress
Medium: probably linen, possibly cotton

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

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Harriet Tubman Linen Rights Textile