Item HT 42746 Handkerchief - Drawn Thread Work, White Cotton, circa 1930s

Summary

This drawn thread work handkerchief features decorative crocheted edging.

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 crocheted decorative zig zag edging in beige cotton. Features extensive drawn thread work to make a grid line pattern around the border.