Object Record
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Metadata
Accession # |
1977.26.67 |
Item Name |
Handkerchief, Woman Souvenir |
Description |
A woman's plain white weave linen handkerchief, circa 1920-1930. The outer edge is scalloped and overcast with purple thread. Purple embroidery on two opposing corners; one corner reads "Hamilton". |
Date |
1920-1930 CIRCA |
Provenance |
The handkerchief was found in the Wellington County Home for the Aged, formerly the Wellington County House of Industry and Refuge (1877 - 1947). It belonged to House resident Hattie Peavoy who was admitted in 1933. There are letters to Hattie from her family dated from 1926 - 1931 (See A1977.26). |
Person \ Organization |
Wellington County Home For the Aged Wellington County House of Industry and Refuge Peavoy, Hattie |
Place |
Hamilton |
Year Range from |
1920 |
Year Range to |
1930 |