TitleMen's Square HandkerchiefObject TypeClothingDateC 1960DescriptionLarge blue silk men's handkerchief, geometric white and black pattern, on border and inside machine made. Provenance and SignifcanceThis handkerchief belonged to Frank Riley, husband of Sophia Thomas.
Sophia was the eldest 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
