"Remember Me" Going Away silk handkerchief, ca. 1917-1918

Item — Box: 1, Object: 9

Staff Only

Scope and Content:

From the Collection: The Gwenn Clifford Smith collection consists of correspondence, death certificates, enlistment record/honorable discharge record, a pay record book, a radio logbook, medals, silk scarf, a garrison cover hat, and photograph regarding Albert Clifford and his involvement in the 109th Field Artillery Unit during World War I.

Dates

Other: ca. 1917-1918

Access:

Open for Research.

Extent

1 items

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Condition Note:

This silk handkerchief says “Greetings from Camp Hancock, Augusta, Ga. - Remember Me - Sweet be to thee life’s passing hours. And all thy path be decked with flowers.” The silk in many places on this handkerchief has disintegrated, especially along the fold lines of the handkerchief. The color on the red stripes are slightly faded, but still with excellent color. The words are legible and the pictures are also visible. The handkerchief has many tears or missing threads and should be handled delicately.