Summary
This painted handkerchief 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
White cotton handkerchief with hand-printed floral design of a rose with green leaves and blue ribbon. Beneath this floral design the name 'Emily' is painted in dark blue.
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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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Inscriptions
Painted/printed, dark blue: 'Emily'
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Overall Dimensions
315 mm (Width), 310 mm (Height)
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