British Empire Handkerchief
MSS.Brit.Emp.r.29
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
British Empire Handkerchief
Shelfmark
MSS.Brit.Emp.r.29
Summary
Linen handkerchief depicting representatives of the Army and Navy throughout the British Empire, with a banner in honour of Victoria "Queen of a World-wide Empire" and verses entitled The Old Brigade and The Red White and Blue. At the top it says "Presented by F.W. Wilson, M.P.". The handkerchief is undated but was possibly produced for the Diamond Jubilee in 1897.
Associated place
Great Britain -- Colonies -- 19th century
Date
[1897?]
Language
English
Physical extent
1 item
Acquisition
Purchased on the 22 March 2000.
Subject
19th century
Handkerchiefs
