#24 Hankies

Today I embraced Hankies
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​Today I decided I would focus on all the hankies and handkerchiefs that were carried in pockets and pocketbooks in the 1950's.  I actually have a few memories of being rather mortified by this practice.  Since my dad was a proper handkerchief carrying man, it meant there was a simple solution when I forgot my hat for Sunday mass.  More than once I was humiliated by wearing his pressed white square of material on my head. (Clean at least) I also remember the feeling of shame when I forgot to stick a hanky in my lunchbox when I was in first grade.  Mrs. Clemens did "hanky checks" at PS 35 and if you forgot, you had to stand in front of the class.

But today I chose to embrace the fun side of hankies.  For some reason I have a small collection of these vintage dainties and I shared them with the kids on one of my volunteer outings at a local Women's Shelter.  I had the kids guess what they were and a few said "Kleenex".  None knew the word "hanky" or the game, "Drop the Hanky".   I used a non-vintage hanky and the game was a big hit. 

I didn't blow my nose on a hanky today, but I made good use. These kids will grow up with a better memory of hankies than me!