| Accession Number | RC06248 |
|---|---|
| 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.