WAC Handkerchief

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Title

WAC Handkerchief

Subject

Women's Army Corps

Description

This was a private purchase handkerchief, based on the green fabric used. The army did issue white handkerchiefs from May 1942 on, however were only a 11.5" square. Some women needed bigger ones, like this example, to tie the hair in at night to keep the curled style.

Publisher

B.Historical

Date

undated

Rights

This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from B.Historical for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from B.Historical.

Format

Textile, Accessory

Type

Textile, Accessory

Identifier

Coll003_Textile_WacHandkercheif

Files

304987846_778734063335069_960423629862906614_n.jpg

Citation

“WAC Handkerchief,” Women of World War II, accessed March 28, 2024, https://bhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/309.