Accession Number | RC06267 |
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Collection number | Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/5/15 |
Collection type | Published Collection |
Record type | Item |
Item count | 1 |
Measurement | Overall: 13.7 x 8.9cm |
Object type | Postcard |
Maker |
Unknown |
Place made | France |
Date made | c.1918 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
To my dear wife
Description
Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard features an envelope design with a central pink and white flower surrounded by small purple flowers. The bottom half of the design features the rays of the sun. A small card insert features the message "Sweetheart mine", surrounded by shields and badges representing Belgium, France, America, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada.