Summary
This silk handkerchief was produced as a souvenir of the New York World's Fair, held in 1939. It depicts couples in various national dress, representing countries with pavilions at the fair.
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 handkerchief 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 on front: New York/ World's Fair/ 1939
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Overall Dimensions
260 mm (Width), 265 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Souvenir Handkerchiefs, Souvenirs, World Fairs & Expos: New York, 1939-1940