Summary
This handkerchief was produced as a souvenir of the New York World's Fair, held in 1939. It depicts New York landmarks, including the Chrysler Building and the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.
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 on the front: NEW YORK 1939
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Overall Dimensions
350 mm (Width), 335 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Souvenir Handkerchiefs, Souvenirs, World Fairs & Expos: New York, 1939-1940