Summary
This pocket handkerchief features a printed garden scene border with flower beds, paths, hedging, bird bath and a stream.
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 rayon handkerchief with machine stitched edge. Features a printed garden scene with garden paths in three corners and a bird bath in one. Many-coloured tulips and forget-me-nots form a border.
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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
300 mm (Width), 290 mm (Height)
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