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Posted 11 years ago

Deb95
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Hello I found this item in a cedar chest along with many other treasures. Could anyone tell me about this, It states it is a souvenier. In 1942 the War was going on. Could anyone tell me more about this type of item, please?

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epson233, 11 years ago
in WWII some of our troops were stationed in libya, egypt and along the african coast -- my dad was one such person and many of these types of souvenirs were sent home to family and loved ones -- souvenirs made by the locals and purchased as trinkets for remembrances
Deb95, 11 years ago
Thank you so much for the information you posted. Greatly appreciated.
scottvez, 11 years ago
I love WW2 souvenir embroidery! They were very popular souvenir items with the troops.

Your example appears to be a table runner.

Here is an example from my collection:

http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/31992-ww2-souvenir-embroidery-from-the-middle

scott

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