Accession Number | RC06586 |
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Collection number | Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/27/6 |
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 | 1914-1919 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Souvenir from France
Description
Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard has an envelope design featuring bunting composed of the Red Ensign, Italian, French, American and Russian flags. Also featured in the design are shields composed of the Portuguese and Belgian flags. A small card insert features the message "Forget me not", illustrated with a scenic postcard and a single pink rose.