Item HT 42668 Handkerchief - Red Cotton with Paisley Applique, circa 1930s

Summary

This bright red handkerchief features an appliqued paisley design in one corner. Its bright red colour suggests that it may have been a 'lipstick' handerchief for blotting.

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

Bright red cotton handkerchief with rolled edging. Features an appliqued design in one corner - a floral and small blue paisley segment on top of a navy blue circle.