Summary
This pocket handkerchief features a crocheted edge and hand-embroidered floral motif.
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 handkerchief with hand crocheted edge and a simplistic spring of flowers embroidered in one corner in pink and green silk. This connects to the decorative crocheted flower in that same corner.
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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
250 mm (Width), 260 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Souvenir Handkerchiefs, Souvenirs, Embroidery, Handcrafts, Crocheting