Title: Souvenir Napkin - American Soldiers March Through London Saturday 11th May 1918
Description: Souvenir tissue napkin in commemoration of the American Soldiers March through London Saturday 11th May 1918. Printer Burgess, York Place, Strand, WC. 

 *UK & EU Postage - £10 
*Worldwide Postage - £19* 
 *Item will be sent from Ireland (EU) and customs charges may apply*

 London printer and “swag” vendor Sarah Burgess, known affectionately among the city’s street sellers as “Auntie,” began her business in the late 1800s, and by the 1930s her shop had become “the recognised centre for the street traders and the costers of London to buy their wares”. A London directory of 1908 describes her as a “manufacturer of paper switches, cut tissues, lace paper and shelf trimmings & confetti, and stationer, wholesale and export” The napkin squares were imported into London from Japan, already printed with a decorative border in up to five colours and a blank central area. After being printed with the appropriate commemorative design, they were sold for about one penny by street traders lining the route of the event.

Condition: Intact with some loss at edges - some small holes (see images) - fragile tissue - age toned - see all images for condition.

Dimensions: 13 3/4" wide x 13 1/8" high 

An overall good example of a now rare tissue WW1 souvenir which will be a great addition to any collection.
Condition: Used
Delivery/collection options: this lot is courier delivery only, collection not available
Location: F52X
Category: Antiques