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| Collection | Textiles-Needlework | 
| Catalog Number | 2012.08.38 | 
| Object Name | Scarf, Bureau | 
| Year Range from | 1880.0 | 
| Year Range to | 1900.0 | 
| Creator | Maker Unknown | 
| Place of Origin | Probably Southeastern Pennsylvania | 
| Material | Cotton, Linen | 
| Dimensions | W-27 L-19 inches | 
| Description | A bleached plain weave linen bureau scarf featuring a Turkey red embroidery. The design is of two owls, one with a bandage over its eye and the phrase "Where were you Last Night." The top has an unfinished edge, but the right, left and bottom edges have a 1/2" long self-fringe. The motif was probably traced from a stencil. | 
| Provenance | There is no information about the maker or origin of this piece | 
| Cataloged by | C.Harvey | 
