Handkerchief
Object number2007.54.1
Date1917-1918
OriginFrance
MediumSilk
Credit LineGift of Harry C. Goldby
DescriptionRectangular opaque silk handkerchief, rounded border. Embroidered: white wavy line along border; pink wavy with circles in shape of square below white. Proper left corner: embroidered images of blue and gold flowers with green stems, five country flags (Belgium, France, United States, Great Britain, and unidentified) with brown poles tied together with blue bow; under images is yellow text.Dimensions10.5 x 11 in. (26.7 x 27.9 cm)InscriptionsUnder images: "SOUVENIR DE FRANCE" in yellow.
Historical NotesHandkerchief sent from France during World War I by donor Harry C. Golby's uncle Wayne Knight to Wayne's parents, Charles and Elizabeth Knight, in Dubois, Pennsylvania. Wayne Knight was the son of Charles and Elizabeth Knight. A German family, Charles worked as a blacksmith in Dubois where he owned his own shop. The eldest of many children, Wayne fought in WWI; his own son, Paul, would follow in his stead and fight as a Marine in WWII. Donor Harry C. Goldby is the nephew of Wayne and grandson of Charles and Elizabeth.
Previous owner
Elizabeth Knight
Previous owner
Charles Knight
Related person
Wayne Knight
Subjects
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1934-1936
1944
Harry Ash
1968
c. 1944
