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World War 1, Western Australia, Souvenir Patriotic Hankerchief, COLLINS

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Overview

Handkerchief hand inked with patriotic elements including inscription "For Right and Liberty". Created by a Mrs Davies from Boulder Western Australia and sent to William Collins.

Historical information

Further research required to ascertain identity of Alfred Collins.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-32-2016.066B

Inscriptions and markings

Faded recipient details in pencil in upper left hand corner

Contextual information

On exhibit in the Temporary Exhibition Gallery, 1 August through 30 September 2025

Last modified

Friday, 15 August, 2025

Completeness

72

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

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