Summary
This patriotic handkerchief was produced in the USA during World War II. It features copies of letter from US marines to their sweethearts.
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, 1942-1943
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Inscriptions
Printed on front: UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
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Overall Dimensions
320 mm (Width), 335 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Souvenir Handkerchiefs, Souvenirs, World Fairs & Expos: New York, 1939-1940