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SILK HANDKERCHIEF

Subcollections
Costume accessories
Military
Overview

Machine made, with valencienne edging, round hole mesh embroidered applique, with a patched corner.
Embroidered patch with birds and flowers and "To my dear Mother" attached to one corner.
Pale pink with cream lace around the edge.

Historical information

This handkerchief was sent to Mary Britt of Toodyay by her son William while on service overseas during WW1.
William never returned home – he was wounded at Gallipoli and killed in action in France in June 1918.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-37-2001.159
Item type
Objects
Material
Lace
Silk
Width
32 cm
Height or length
32 cm
Contextual information

Embroidered handkerchief (commemorative) from WW1. These handkerchiefs were sent home as a token to mothers, girlfriends, wives etc.

Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Thursday, 1 December, 2022
Completeness
83
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