From a loving son

Accession Number RC06386
Collection number Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/6/17
Collection type Published Collection
Record type Item
Item count 1
Measurement Overall: 13.9 x 9cm
Object type Postcard
Maker Unknown
Place made France
Date made c 1917
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard features an envelope design with a village scene in the centre and a honeycomb pattern on either side. Blue, white and red flowers also appear in the design with the Union Jack. A small card insert features the message "Forget me not", illustrated with an image of a young woman holding a basket of flowers.