Summary
This cream silk handkerchief with painted decoration was a souvenir manufactured for the celebration of the centenary of European settlement of Victoria in 1934. It features the Victorian coat of arms and is still in its original cellophane wrapping.
Physical Description
Painted, cream silk handkerchief with scalloped edge outlined with gold paint. One corner contains words and a representation of the Victorian coat-of-arms. Painted in yellow, green, blue, red, brown, pink and gold.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Hazel Harrop, 20 Jan 1988
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Inscriptions
Painted below image: VICTORIA/ 1834 CENTENARY 1934
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Overall Dimensions
28 cm (Length), 29 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Celebrations, Civic Mementoes, Melbourne Centenary, 1935, Souvenirs, Victoria Centenary, 1934-1935