Summary
This silk handkerchief was produced as a souvenir of the New York World's Fair, held in 1939. It depicts an aerial view of the site, depicting many of the pavilions and other buildings.
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 cloth handkerchief with a printed design on front.
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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 1939
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Overall Dimensions
340 mm (Width), 330 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Souvenir Handkerchiefs, Souvenirs, World Fairs & Expos: New York, 1939-1940