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‘The Eleven of England’ 1847. Original early silk commemorative handkerchief depicting the England eleven of 1847, after the watercolour by Felix. The handkerchief with blue border portrays Sewell, Lillywhite, Pilch, Dorrington, O.C. Pell, N. Felix, Clarke, Dean, W. Dennison, A. Mynn, Parr & Guy with names and title printed to the lower border of the cloth. 37”x30”. Previously sold as lot 131 in the Christie’s sale of 19th June 1998. Some age toning and small holes, otherwise an unusually bright and clear image. A rare and early handkerchief.