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CCNY in Souvenirs, 1900-1947


1939
"New York 1939"
Multi-color ladies' handkerchief depicting CCNY, the Municipal Building, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the Aquarium, the Empire State Building and the Hayden Planetarium. The planetarium is the newest building depicted, having been completed in 1935. What is also interesting about this hankie is that it makes no mention of "The World of Tomorrow," the 1939 New York World's Fair.



ca. 1947
New York floral cotton handkerchief with scalloped edges, depicting eleven select colleges in the state. "City Coll. of N.Y." is listed just below 'New York City.' Mfg. by Franshaw; measures 13-1/2".


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