commemorative handkerchief (First World War)
Summary
very pale pink silk square handkerchief with cotton lace edging and applied rectangle on the diagonal, embroidered in coloured silks "Souvenir de France, 1919". The date comprises the flags of the 4 victorious 1st W W nations, France, GB, Italy and USA. In the opposite corner is written in blue ink "From Uncle Sammy, with love xxx"
Object Name
commemorative handkerchief (First World War)
Date Created
1919
Dimensions
(L : 10.25 in):
(width : 10.25 in): 10.25inches
accession number
1997.18
Collection Group
Place of creation
France
Medium
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