1327734
- TitleQueen Victoria souvenir silk handkerchief, 1887 and related material / compiled by John Fallding
- Call numberLR 106
- Level of descriptionitem
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1887 - Type of material
- Reference code1327734
- Physical Description1 folder (1 handkerchief) - coloured silk with coloured printing - 41 x 41 cm
- Scope and ContentSouvenir coloured silk handkerchief, showing Queen Victoria in the dress of her Golden Jubilee of 1887. She is wearing the Small Diamond Crown of 1870, the Blue Carter Riband with the Sovereigns Badge of the Order of Victoria and Albert, and the Imperial Order of the Crown of India. In each corner of the handkerchief is an image depicting the colonies of India, Canada, Australia, and Cape Colonies. Below her image is a garland of flowers and the inscription, 1837 - Victoria - 1887.
Includes small folder of printed and manuscript material of John Fallding when he sought advice from the Powerhouse Museum concerning the handkerchief. - Access Conditions
Access via appointment - Copying ConditionsCopyright status:: Out of copyright
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales - Conservation note
The silk is frayed in several areas. - Creator/Author/Artist
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