Summary
This silk scarf was produced as a souvenir of the New York World's Fair, held in 1939. It depicts various pavilions around the site.
It belonged to Emily Hannah Francis, of Garden City, and was part of a collection of 145 souvenir and commemorative handkerchiefs put together by Emily, sent to her by pen friends from around the world, up to her death in 1943.
Physical Description
Square silk scarf with a printed design.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Ruth Barratt, 2015
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Original Owner
Mrs Emily H. Francis, Garden City, Port Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1939 - 1943
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Inscriptions
Printed around the edges: NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR
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Overall Dimensions
495 mm (Width), 510 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Souvenir Handkerchiefs, Souvenirs, World Fairs & Expos: New York, 1939-1940