Item HT 42661 Handkerchief - Embroidered Flowers and Applique, White Cotton, circa 1930s

Summary

This handkerchief features embroidered flowers and a blue applique square as well as a drawn thread border.

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 cotton handkerchief with hand-finished edging in blue cotton. Features drawn threadwork inner border in blue thread, blue applique square in corner, decorated with floral garlands embroidered in pink, yellow, red, green and blue silks.