Handkerchief
1937 (made)
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Handkerchief of block printed silk chiffon commemorating the coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth in May 1937. It has a paisley pattern in red, green, yellow, blue and black. A central scrolled cartouche bears an inscription and their monograms. The handkerchief is machine hemmed.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Block printed silk chiffon |
| Brief description | Handkerchief, coronation of George VI & Elizabeth, retailed by Liberty & Co. Ltd, London, 1937 |
| Physical description | Handkerchief of block printed silk chiffon commemorating the coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth in May 1937. It has a paisley pattern in red, green, yellow, blue and black. A central scrolled cartouche bears an inscription and their monograms. The handkerchief is machine hemmed. |
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| Credit line | Given by Liberty & Co. |
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| Accession number | T.275-1976 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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