Summary
This handkerchief features a bird and decorative scenery accented with drawn thread design, and was made in Ireland using Egyptian white cotton
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
White cotton hankerchief featuring a printed design in magenta and dark green colour scheme. A bird (parrot?) flies above a mountain and trees. The mountain is edged with drawn thread work.
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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
Sticker, printed: 'Egyptian Cotton - Irish Finish / MANUFACTURED IN IRELAND BY THE MAKERS OF / Iris-Lin REG'
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Overall Dimensions
280 mm (Width), 275 mm (Height)
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