Accession Number | RC05930 |
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Collection number | Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/11/21 |
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 |
Always Merry
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. Two smaller butterflies also have wings incorporating the Union Jack. A small card insert features the message "My best kisses", illustrated with a woman reaching for a basket of flowers.