| Accession Number | RC06386 |
|---|---|
| Collection number | Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/6/17 |
| Collection type | Published Collection |
| Record type | Item |
| Item count | 1 |
| Measurement | Overall: 13.9 x 9cm |
| Object type | Postcard |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | c 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
From a loving son
Description
Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard features an envelope design with a village scene in the centre and a honeycomb pattern on either side. Blue, white and red flowers also appear in the design with the Union Jack. A small card insert features the message "Forget me not", illustrated with an image of a young woman holding a basket of flowers.