Bureau Scarf- c. 1808

Description
Sponsors
1812 History
Department of Canadian Heritage This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.
Media Type
Object
Description
This white bureau scarf is made of homespun flax and has a plain weave with a fringe on one end. It is believed to have been created by Magdelene Servos Whitemore sometime around 1808 and may have been used domestically during the War of 1812-1812.
Date of Original
c. 1808
Subject(s)
Clothing & dress
War of 1812
War of 1812- Domestic Life
Local identifier
982.1.108(A)
Geographic Coverage
Recommended Citation
Image courtesy of the Niagara Historical Society & Museum
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