Summary
This handkerchief was produced as a souvenir of the New York, around the time of the New York World's Fair, held in 1939. It depicts city landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty and the George Washington Bridge.
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: STATUE OF LIBERTY/ GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE
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Overall Dimensions
330 mm (Width), 325 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Souvenir Handkerchiefs, Souvenirs, World Fairs & Expos: New York, 1939-1940