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Object Number
995-3-20/72039
Display Title
Printed silk/cotton handkerchief
Descriptions
Object Description
Silk souvenir handkerchief, made for the Panama Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, 1915; based on George Grant MacCurdy's book, "A Study of Chiriquian Antiquities," from Oriental Silk Printing Co.
Inventory Description
Silk souvenir handkerchief
Classification
- Accessory
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1915
Artist
Oriental Silk Printing Co.
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Panama
Dimensions
Overall: 51 × 51 × 0.1 cm (20 1/16 × 20 1/16 × 1/16 in.)
Historical Language
Museum staff recognize the offensive nature of the term "Oriental" in the artist/maker field for this item, however, the business name is still in use.
Provenance
Collector
George Grant MacCurdy
(1915 ca.)
Donor
Janet G. B. MacCurdy
(1990)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
