Summary
This pale green silk handkerchief features an embroidered purple floral wreath.
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
Pale lime green silk handkerchief with finished edge and an embroidered wreath of purple silk flowers with a hole in its centre.
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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
320 mm (Width), 310 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Souvenir Handkerchiefs, Souvenirs, Embroidery, Handcrafts, Silk