Green Handkerchief

DESCRIPTION

TitleGreen Handkerchief Last edited by: Sandra Driscoll

Object TypeClothing Last edited by: Sandra Driscoll

Date1938

DescriptionGreen silk handkerchief, tower exhibition, Glasgow, names of commonwealth countries around circular border, floral and tartan pattern. 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

MaterialSilk Last edited by: Sandra Driscoll

Dimensions33 cm x33 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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Green Handkerchief