Accession Number | RC06248 |
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Collection number | Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/19/3 |
Collection type | Published Collection |
Record type | Item |
Item count | 1 |
Measurement | Overall: 13.8 x 8.9cm |
Object type | Postcard |
Maker |
Unknown |
Place made | France |
Date made | 1914-1919 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
To my dear sweetheart
Description
Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. Made with an envelope design, this postcard features a ship flying the Union Jack and French flag with a cargo of forget-me-nots, pink and red roses. A small card insert features the message "For you alone [my darling]", illustrated with a village scene.