Item HT 42747 Handkerchief - Drawn Thread Work, Embroidered Flowers, White Cotton, circa 1930s

Summary

This handkerchief features floral designs in both cut lace work and embroidery.

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

Fine white cotton handkerchief with a rolled edge in yellow thread. One corner features floral designs in both cut lace work and embroidery (green, yellow, pink and purple cotton).