Summary
This handkerchief features a Batik style print.
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
Heavy white cotton handkerchief with hand rolled edge and Batik design (wax resist technique). Geometric and circular forms in burgundy and black ink. Shapes in the circles in each corner suggestive of umbrellas and rain?
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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
430 mm (Width), 435 mm (Height)
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