sachet, handkerchief

Cream satin handkerchief sachet with hand-painted image of ship RMS 'Jebba'. Interior lined with blue quilting; border of green plaited wool. Inscribed 'RMS Jebba/ Feb 1908/ Las Palmas'. Signed in blue ink 'Lou Putman, 7th September 1906'. Belonged to William Bennet, barber and hairdresser on RMS 'Jebba' 1896.

Object Details

ID: TXT0333
Collection: Textiles
Type: sachet, handkerchief
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Vessels: Jebba (1896)
Date made: 1906
People: Putnam, Lou; Bennet, Williamfl
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 201 x 250 x 22 mm