World War I Souvenir Handkerchiefs

Object/Artifact

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Newton Falls Public Library

Name/Title

World War I Souvenir Handkerchiefs

Entry/Object ID

1910.1.7

Description

Five souvenir handkerchiefs brought home from France by George Lyon at the end of World War I and given to his wife, Ada Lyon.

Acquisition

Accession

1910.1

Notes

Donated by Ada Lyon

Dimensions

Dimension Description

White and purple handkerchief

Height

14-1/2 in

Width

14-1/2 in

Dimension Description

White with cross and flowers, Souvenir de France

Height

13-1/4 in

Width

13-1/4 in

Dimension Description

White with flags and flowers, Souvenir de France

Height

13 in

Width

13 in

Dimension Description

Remember me with flag border

Height

14-1/2 in

Width

14-1/2 in

Dimension Description

White with California bear, star, and red border

Height

14-1/2 in

Width

14-1/2 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

George L. Lyon, Ada Call Lyon

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

March 19, 2022

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

March 23, 2022