Name/Title
U.S. Navy Seabee Handkerchief PouchDescription
A lavender and green satin pouch with floral and white machine tatted appliques. The lavender outside of the pouch features a white, oval-shaped applique of the U.S. Navy Seabee logo. The pouch is closed with a floral strap. The interior is plain and green. This satin pouch likely held matching handkerchiefs, sent by military men to their sweethearts during WWII.Acquisition
Accession
2006.253Source or Donor
Fred SmithAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Date made
circa 1940Time Period
20th CenturyCreate Date
February 2, 2024Update Date
October 29, 2025
