Accession Number | RC06242 |
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Collection number | Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/18/17 |
Collection type | Published Collection |
Record type | Item |
Item count | 1 |
Measurement | Overall: 13.8 x 9cm |
Object type | Postcard |
Maker |
Unknown |
Place made | France |
Date made | 1914-1919 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Australian Commonwealth Military Forces
Description
Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. Made with an envelope design, this postcard features the Rising Sun badge flanked on either side by shields composed of the French and Russian flags. The Red Ensign also appears in the design. A small card insert features the message "Happy Birthday [to you Olga with best wishes]", illustrated with a pink rose.