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Shire of Toodyay > Records

SILK HANDKERCHIEF

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Costume accessories

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

Material

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.

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Historic significance

Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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