| Accession Number | RC05809 |
|---|---|
| Collection number | Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/3/44 |
| Collection type | Published Collection |
| Record type | Item |
| Item count | 1 |
| Measurement | Overall: 14 x 9 cm |
| Object type | Postcard |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | c.1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Home Sweet Home
Description
Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard features an envelope style illustrated with a cottage framed by red, white and blue ribbons. This motif is surrounded by a design composed of a purple pansy, small blue and yellow flowers and small pink flowers. A small card insert features the sentiment "To my dear Mother", illustrated with a flower.