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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