Summary
This handkerchief was produced as a souvenir of the American radio and film actor Gene Raymond. He was married to actress and singer Jeanette MacDonald.
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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Collecting Areas
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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, 1935-1943
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Person Depicted
Mr Gene Raymond, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, 1930 - 1940
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Inscriptions
Printed on the front: Gene Raymond/ RKO RADIO/ STAR
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Overall Dimensions
300 mm (Width), 310 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Souvenir Handkerchiefs, Souvenirs, World Fairs & Expos: New York, 1939-1940