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SOLD

Colman's Starch
Late 1940's?


Probably given away free as part of a promotion campaign.


Cataloguing


cotton handkerchief printed to centres of the four sides with a triangle and the name, the corners with a child playing with dolls, and at the grocers, in red and beige on a white ground, 8 1/2 in or 22 cm sq. 1. Oh dolly! Look! Your nice new dress - all crumpled and in such a mess! 2. Off to the Grocer now quick, march! And there we'll buy some COLMAN'S STARCH. 3. Now, dolly must oo hush-a-bye. Till clothes are washed & starched & dry. 4. How nice you look, all starched and clean - the smartest dolly ever seen!


Condition


One small hole on one of Colman's Starch signs and a slight yellowish stain to centre. The writing is slightly faded, clearly a well loved handkerchief.