Happy Christmas

Accession Number RC06460
Collection number Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/14/11
Collection type Published Collection
Record type Item
Item count 1
Measurement Overall: 13.9 x 8.9cm
Object type Postcard
Maker Unknown
Place made France
Date made 1914-1919
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. Of envelope design, this postcard features sprigs of holly and mistletoe with baubles containing the Union Jack, French, Russian, Belgian, Serbian and Italian flags. A small card insert features the message "Greetings from France", illustrated with images of a mountain scene and flowers.