Square Handkerchief

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TitleSquare Handkerchief Last edited by: Sandra Driscoll

Object TypeClothing Last edited by: Sandra Driscoll

DateC 1930 Last edited by: Sandra Driscoll

DescriptionSquare cream handkerchief, (possible) painted image of big house, fountain, pond, color flowers and thatched European cottage along the border. Last edited by: Sandra Driscoll

Provenance and SignifcanceThis handkerchief belonged to Sophia Thomas, oldest child of William and Jane Thomas (nee Pearson).

Sophia was born at Marshall Mount 7 April 1877.

After her marriage to Frank Riley, the couple moved to Mortdale until their retirement in 1950.

Sophia and Frank had two children Mavis 1915 and Colin 1918.

Sophia died in 1961, aged 84 years.DonorFoulger, Carol Last edited by: Sandra Driscoll

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialCrepe Silk. Last edited by: Sandra Driscoll

Dimensions28 cm x 28 cm Last edited by: Sandra Driscoll

CONNECTIONS

CollectionObjects Last edited by: Sandra Driscoll

Thomas, William and Jane CollectionThomas, William and Sarah CollectionFamilyThomas Last edited by: Sandra Driscoll

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Square Handkerchief