Accession Number | SC00381 |
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Collection number | Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/5/16 |
Collection type | Published Collection |
Record type | Item |
Item count | 1 |
Measurement | Overall: 14.2 x 8.9cm |
Object type | Postcard |
Maker |
Unknown |
Place made | France |
Date made | 1914-1919 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
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Description
Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard has an envelope design and features a central flower in varying shades of pink. Above this flower is a semi-circle of small blue flowers in varying shades. A small card insert features the message "To my dear wife", illustrated with a bouquet of white flowers tied with a red, white and blue ribbon and graced with flagpoles bearing the Red Ensign and French flag.