Accession Number | SC00213 |
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Collection number | Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/3/18 |
Collection type | Published Collection |
Record type | Item |
Item count | 1 |
Measurement | Overall: 14.5 x 9.5cm |
Object type | Postcard |
Maker |
Unknown |
Place made | France |
Date made | 1917 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Remembrance
Description
Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard has an envelope design and features a large purple pansy in the centre. An intricate design radiates outwards to form leaves. The word "Remembrance" is centred between two smaller purple flowers. A small card insert incorporates the message "With Kindest Regards", and an image of a young woman holding a basket of flowers.