Accession Number | PUB03590 |
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Collection number | Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/9/85 |
Collection type | Published Collection |
Record type | Item |
Item count | 1 |
Object type | Postcard |
Maker |
Unknown |
Place made | France |
Date made | 1917 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
A happy Christmas
Description
Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard is an envelope style card with with a Christmas pudding with the Union Flag and French flag inserted, red roses and embroidered message 'A happy Christmas'. On the reverse side is a short message from Captain Arthur Offord Brown to Syd Brown, dated 1917. Message reads "Xmas 1917 To dear Syd. With fondest love from your affect. brother Arthur xxxxx".