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Tools and Woodworking

Penobscot handkerchief block, 1907

Penobscot handkerchief block, 1907

Item 23461 info
Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine

This block was used to make baskets designed to hold handkerchiefs.

It has the following inscription: "Mrs. Peter Ranco, Castine, Me, July 23, 1907, Made by Peter Ranco."