Summary
This fine silk handkerchief features a printed border of scotch thistles. It is possibly a Scottish souvenir or memento.
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
Fine sheer silk handkerchief with handstitched edging, printed with an abstract design of scotch thistles in bloom as border, in cyclamen pink, teal and black dye.
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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
215 mm (Width), 215 mm (Height)
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