Accession Number | RC06497 |
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Collection number | Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/13/16 |
Collection type | Published Collection |
Record type | Item |
Item count | 1 |
Measurement | Overall: 13.7 x 8.8cm |
Object type | Postcard |
Maker |
Unknown |
Place made | France |
Date made | 1914-1919 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
To my dear Father
Description
Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. Made with an envelope design, this postcard features a shield made up of the Red Ensign and purple flowers. A small card insert features the message "Many happy returns", illustrated with a porthole showing a ship together with Allied flags.