Summary
This patriotic handkerchief was produced in the USA during World War II. It features various Navy related 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, 1942-1943
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Overall Dimensions
315 mm (Width), 315 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Souvenir Handkerchiefs, Souvenirs, World Fairs & Expos: New York, 1939-1940