Summary
This cotton handkerchief features an embroidered sprig of white heather in one corner. 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 white linen handerchief with finished edging and a hand-embroidered sprig of white heather in white and green silk thread in one corner.
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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
280 mm (Width), 280 mm (Height)
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