IODE cloth bag

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Physical description

Floral print cotton bag, initially filled with toiletries and sent by the IODE from Canada

History note

Sent by the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (from Canada) with toiletries as little luxury offered to beleaguered citizens of London affected by rationing and aerial bombardment.

Printed

Gift of Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire Canada

Object details

Category: Souvenirs and ephemera
Related period: Second World War (association)
Materials: Bag: cotton
Dimensions: whole: 29x33 cm
Catalogue number: EPH 4702

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bread bag/haversack, grey cloth

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