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How should I care for vintage clothing?

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1940s Pink & Brown Floral Handkerchief

1940s pink & brown floral handkerchief.

This 1940s pink & brown floral handkerchief is a fun splash of color for your favorite blazer.
✅ Size (cm): 12″ x 12″ (35.5).
✅ Condition: Good.
✅ Era: 1940s
✅ Mark/Label: Unsigned beauty.
✅ Only One!

Domestic flat rate shipping – $4.50

Tuck this 1940s pink & brown floral handkerchief into a sleeve, pocket, or tie onto your favorite vintage bag for a dash of color.

Details

This darling 1940s handkerchief comes dressed in a rosy pink field sprinkled with cheerful flower sprigs—just the sort of bright spot a gal would have carried in her handbag during leaner wartime days.

A deep chocolate-brown border makes the pink pop, while that scalloped faux-lace edge gives it a wink of sweetness without going fussy. Lightweight cotton keeps it soft and easy.

Whether you frame it, wear it, or let it flutter from your pocket like the ladies of yesteryear, this hankie brings a whisper of old-fashioned charm wherever it goes.

Authentic 1940s cotton handkerchief with floral sprigs.
Pink field framed by a deep brown faux-lace border.
Multicolor printed flowers in classic wartime tones.
Lightweight cotton; machine-stitched hem.
Measures 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm).
In good vintage condition.

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SHIPPING & RETURNS

We ship items within five business days. Occasionally, there might be shipping delays. If this occurs, we will promptly notify you.

Clothing and accessories ship via USPS Priority Mail, UPS, or FedEx, selecting the best option based on price and insurance. Jewelry ships either First Class or Priority. For overseas orders, we use International First Class. Please refer to our Shipping Information for detailed rates.

International buyers are responsible for all customs duties. PLEASE NOTE: Starting July 1, 2021, EU members will incur VAT taxes based on the specific country’s tax rates during importation.

We know you may be wary about buying vintage items. If so, we do offer returns. If you receive vintage pieces and are dissatisfied or if the item doesn’t fit, please inform Madge of your return request within 10 days of receiving the merchandise. You must return the items within 30 days after notifying us.

You can find our complete Return Policy here. If you have further questions after reading, please call or text (404) 850-1757.

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