Handkerchief
1940s (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This handkerchief was used for advertising, for the export market. The inscription is adapted from Indonesian with inserted English words. It reads ‘These biscuits are very good, from the well-known factory Huntley & Palmers Biscuits’.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Printed cotton |
| Brief description | Printed cotton handkerchief, Huntley and Palmers Biscuits, England, 1940's. |
| Physical description | Printed cotton handkerchief. |
| Marks and inscriptions | (Adapted from Indonesian with imported English words. )
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| Credit line | Given by M.J. Franklin |
| Summary | This handkerchief was used for advertising, for the export market. The inscription is adapted from Indonesian with inserted English words. It reads ‘These biscuits are very good, from the well-known factory Huntley & Palmers Biscuits’. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.274-1983 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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