Summary
Souvenir handkerchief from World War I. White silk square with red, white and blue flowers in corner over 'Souvenir of France 1914-16'.
Physical Description
White silk square with a fine lace edging. Red white and blue flowers in corner (red flower a poppy) over inscription.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Unknown Acquisition Method from Unknown Source
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Place & Date Made
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Past Owner
Miss L. Preston, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1986
24 Feb 1986 to 25 Aug 1986. -
Inscriptions
Embroidered: 'SOUVENIR OF FRANCE / 1914-16'.
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Classification
Military history, Souvenirs & mementoes, Clothing accessories
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
32 cm (Length), 29.5 cm (Width)
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Maximum dimensions
300 mm (Length), 310 mm (Width)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
World War I, 1914-1918, Flowers, Souvenirs, Personal Hygiene