Accession Number | RC06460 |
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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 |
Happy Christmas
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.