Summary
This pocket handkerchief features a printed cottage garden scene with a thatched cottage, fountain, bird box & flowers.
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 cottage garden scene with a thatched cottage, fountain, pond and birdhouse. Many coloured cottage garden flowers 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
290 mm (Width), 285 mm (Height)
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