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According the the book Childrens Handkerchiefs, "Elsie the cow", the then recent named "spokescow" for Borden Dairy products became a celebrity when she was featured at the 1939 Worlds fair. Elsie was eventually given a husband named Elmer and a family in 1947, when their young calf, Beauregard, was given his name in a contest that drew millions of entries. As part of an advertising campaign by Borden, various items were created carrying her image, including a series of at least eight different colorful children’s handkerchiefs. All of them seemed to involve Elsie and her new baby Beauregard." The hankies were printed in 2 different sets in four colors, pink,blue , gray and green. The book prices the hankies at between $35-$50 each.
This is one of the vintage Elsie the Cow children’s hankies which was originally from a set called Bringing up Elsie’s Baby. Graphics show Elsie giving Beauregard a bath in what appears to be the kitchen sink! Looks like she is scrubbing away & he is not too happy. There is a small shelf above the sink with glasses and bottles. Notice the animal print on the kitchen curtains. The background color is gray. Elsie has on a red apron with blue trim. The colors are vibrant.
The hankie measures about 8" square and has a stitched hemline. This hankie is free from tears, or worn areas, or obvious stains. There is one very faint yellowed spot near the sink faucet. I don’t think you will see it unless you are specifically looking for it. Very Nice gently used condition. Nanalulus hankies always come with a C1880 copy of "Handkerchief Flirtations". Be sure to view our entire collection of handkerchiefs, the best on the web!
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