Vintage U.S. Navy “Mother” Sweetheart Hanky | Embroidered Silk
$18.00 USD
Vintage U.S. Navy “Mother” Sweetheart Hanky | Embroidered Silk
$18.00 USD
A deeply sentimental piece of vintage naval ephemera, this U.S. Navy sweetheart handkerchief was created especially for “Mother”—the kind of small, personal keepsake carried or sent home as a tangible connection between servicemen and the families waiting for them.
Worked in vivid red silk with contrasting white embroidery, the hanky features “MOTHER,” “U.S.N.,” an anchor motif, and “U.S. NAVY,” finished with delicate embroidered edging. Dating approximately to the WWII or postwar era, it is a beautiful surviving example of the intimate objects associated with military service and remembrance.
Lovely displayed among collected textiles and naval memorabilia or thoughtfully framed as a small piece of personal history.
Approx.
8” × 8”
Condition
Vintage silk handkerchief with white embroidered decoration and decorative edging. Several small pinholes are present, along with age-related textile wear. Please review photographs for condition.
Vintage piece. Age-appropriate wear expected.
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