Museum Collections
Luce Center
Handkerchief
Object name
Handkerchief
Date
1900-1925
Medium
Chiffon
Dimensions
Overall: 14 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. ( 36.8 x 37.5 cm )
Description
Chiffon handkerchief printed in blue with a poem in the center surrounded by a rope border, flowers; two bald eagles above holding U.S. shields in their beaks and draped flags at the sides; inscribed above, "GREETINGS/ From/ Camp Debens/ MASS;" purple border.
Object Number
INV.310f
Marks
printed: above poem: "GREETINGS/ From/ Camp Debens/ MASS"
printed: center: "When the golden sun is sinking,/ And your mind from troubles free,/ While of others you are thinking,/ Will you sometimes think of me."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





