A Happy Christmas

Accession Number RC06084
Collection number Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/9/7
Collection type Published Collection
Record type Item
Item count 1
Measurement Overall: 13.9 x 8.8cm
Object type Postcard
Maker Unknown
Place made France
Date made 1914-1919
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. Of envelope design, this postcard features two banners consisting of pennants made from the Union Jack, Italian, Belgian, Russian, Serbian and French flags. These flags are surrounded by sprigs of mistletoe and a wreath tied with a yellow ribbon.