Summary
Souvenir handkerchief from World War I. White silk square with fine lace edging, embroidered red white and blue flowers and the inscription in French 'Souvenir d'Henencourt'.
The village of Henencourt is a village in northern France that was close to the front lines in 1916, during the Battle of the Somme, and later in 1918, during the German Spring Offensive. The chateau at Henencourt was used as a command centre.
Physical Description
White silk square with fine lace edging. Red white and blue flowers embroidered in corner 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 Named
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Past Owner
Miss L. Preston, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1986
24 Feb 1986 to 25 Aug 1986. -
Inscriptions
Text: 'Souvenir d'Henencourt'.
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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
210 mm (Length), 190 mm (Width)
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Keywords
World War I, 1914-1918, Souvenirs, Personal Hygiene, Handcrafts, Battle of the Somme (Somme Offensive), 1916
