handkerchief

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Thomas Hampson, a 67-year-old American baritone, starred as President Richard Nixon, complete with hunched shoulders and a sweaty face he repeatedly dabbed with a white handkerchief.

From Seattle Times

Gen. John Lambert, who assumed command after Pakenham died, is shown burying his face in a white handkerchief as he weeps.

From Los Angeles Times

But I found a handkerchief in my car and I made up this character called Carol the Slave.

From Los Angeles Times

Prince Edward, Elizabeth's youngest son, briefly took out a white handkerchief to wipe away tears.

From Reuters

A woman dabbed away tears with a handkerchief.

From Washington Times