| Accession Number | RC05917 |
|---|---|
| Collection number | Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/11/8 |
| Collection type | Published Collection |
| Record type | Item |
| Item count | 1 |
| Measurement | Overall: 14 x 9cm |
| Object type | Postcard |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | 1914-1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
From Your Soldier Boy
Description
Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. Of envelope design, this postcard features a large butterfly with wings composed of the Union Jack, Belgian and French flags. The message "From Your Soldier Boy", is embroidered on a blue ribbon. A small card insert features an illustration of a basket of pink roses and Allied flags with the message "Kisses from France".