Summary
This handkerchief was produced in the USA around the time of the New York World's Fair, held in 1939. It features various Mexican motifs.
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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Overall Dimensions
310 mm (Width), 295 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Souvenir Handkerchiefs, Souvenirs, World Fairs & Expos: New York, 1939-1940