Accession Number | RC06409 |
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Collection number | Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/6/39 |
Collection type | Published Collection |
Record type | Item |
Item count | 1 |
Measurement | Overall: 14 x 9.1cm |
Object type | Postcard |
Maker |
Unknown |
Place made | France |
Date made | 1914-1919 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
To my dear mother from your loving son
Description
Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard features an envelope design with purple and yellow pansies set amidst small pink flowers and an intricate pattern of yellow swirls. A small card insert features the message "Love to all at home", illustrated with a woman holding out a single rose.