Description:

North America, United States, ca. 1917 to 1918 CE. A WWI era silk handkerchief with printed and embroidered decorations. The central area is printed with a bold phrase: "REMEMBER ME" surrounded with flowers. Above is the United States eagle crest, holding a banner with "PLURIBUS UNUM" above flags, anchor, and cannons. The edge of the silk is embroidered with pink and white stars. Handkerchiefs were a popular "forget-me-not" item that soldiers would give to their wives or sweethearts back home as a memento. These affectionate tokens were both romantic and patriotic reminders that bolstered morale during the war. This handkerchief is well preserved and mounted in a wooden frame for display. Size of handkerchief: 12" L x 12" W (30.5 cm x 30.5 cm); size of frame: 21.5" L x .65" W x 13.5" H (54.6 cm x 1.7 cm x 34.3 cm)

Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection

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  • Condition: Expected discoloration and stains to silk. Thinning and worn areas. Some creasing and wrinkles. Motifs and colors are well preserved. Scuffs, chips, and scratches to wooden frame. Modern wire on back for display.

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