World War One Embroidered Silk Postcard

1915
Subcollections
Overview

Pink flowers, green leaves and blue lattice embroidery framed on a card. The paper frame consists of embossed lines, however it is discoloured.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HSA1985.20
Item type
Material
Width
14 cm
Height or length
9 cm
Inscriptions and markings

Embroidered in blue on the front is "To my dear Sister"

On the back of the postcard is printed in faded lettering is "CARTE POSTALL". Below this is "POSTCARD POSTKAART". Below this line are two columns with the headings "CORRESPONDENCE" and "ADDRESSE" and in the top right hand corner is a square to affix a stamp.

On the left hand side and written vertically is "VASSE, PARIS & EXPORTATION"

Year
Statement of significance

Good example of art and custom of the time

Public Location
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Please contact the Katanning Historical Society for reproduction of image or for access to a higher resolution image.

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Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

Katanning Historical Society

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World War One Embroidered Silk Postcard
World War One Embroidered Silk Postcard
Back of World War One Embroidered Silk Postcard
Back of World War One Embroidered Silk Postcard

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