Summary
This handkerchief features a lace corner panel and an embroidered garland of flowers in variegated thread.
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 finished edge, featuring a decorative beige lace corner panel with geometric designs and an embroidered garland of flowers beneath that, sewn in multicoloured, variegated silk thread.
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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
225 mm (Width), 225 mm (Height)
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