Accession Number | RC06184 |
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Collection number | Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/4/15 |
Collection type | Published Collection |
Record type | Item |
Item count | 1 |
Measurement | Overall: 13.8 x 8.8cm |
Object type | Postcard |
Maker |
Unknown |
Place made | France |
Date made | 1914-1919 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
To My Dear Daughter
Description
Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. Of envelope design, this postcard features a pink flower surrounded by buds and blue forget-me-nots. A small card insert features the message "Bonne Annee et Bono Souhaits", illustrated with a posey of flowers in gold-coloured ink. Also enclosed inside the pocket of the postcard is a perfume card for "Royal Shamrock Parfum".