Accession Number | RC05928 |
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Collection number | Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/11/19 |
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 | c.1917 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Forget me not
Description
Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. Of envelope design, this postcard features large blue, white and red flowers in front of the Union Jack, Russian, Portuguese, American, Belgian and French flags. Blue forget me nots are also featured. A small card insert features the message "For you alone", illustrated with a basket of flowers and string of Allied flags.