prison art / Maryborough Prison, 1922-23

Handkerchief, drawing, Prisoner Art, refers to Maryborough Prison 1922-1923, commemoration of Adct P. Hickey, 4th Company, 5th Batt., Dublin Brigade, 1922. With inscription "In loving memory of Adct P.Hickey, 4th Compy 5th Batt Dublin Brigade, killed in Maryborough Prison, Aug 29th 1922 aged 22 years. He gave his life for the Irish Republic R.I.P." and "Lord give him eternal rest amen Maryborough Prison 1922-1923 IR 1916 IR 1923". With tricolours, shamrock, St.Patrick, Christ with a sacred heart, and a decorated border.;