Summary
This patriotic handkerchief was produced in the USA during World War II. It commemorates the bombing of Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, on December 7th, 1941.
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 design printed on the 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, 1941-1943
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Inscriptions
Printed on front in corners: Remember/Pearl/Harbor.
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Overall Dimensions
332 mm (Width), 353 mm (Height)
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