Handkerchief

Historical information

White cotton handkerchief used by Louis Armstrong in the 1956 film "High Society". Signed by members of his All Stars band on the 1956 tour of Australia and presented to Angela Child. Inscribed "Hello Angela Jack Lesberg" "To Angela from Louis Armstrong" "To Angela sincerely Lucille Armstrong" "To Angela Best Wishes Edmond Hall" "To Angela from Gary Crosby" "Valma Middleton" "Good luck to Angela Billy Kyle" "Good health Barrett Deems" "Rose Hardaway"

Significance

Possibly unique in having the autograph of Lucille Armstrong together with other band members.

Physical description

White handkerchief signed by Louis Armstrong, Lucille Armstrong and other band members

Inscriptions & markings

Signatures of Louis Armstrong's band members

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