First World War Silk Postcard
c. 1915Silk embroidered postcard in the envelope style with embossed border and postcard backing. Stitched on silk in green is the United Nations wreath surrounded by six flags of various nations. Below this is the sentiment “Hope and Love” in yellow amidst red flowers. On reverse short message handwritten in ink.
Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War to send home from the military front to family as a means of keeping in touch.
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On front “Hope and Love”. On reverse in large print at top of card “CARTE POSTALE-POSTCARD” and some small print. Also handwritten in ink “Mary with Love xxxxxxxx”
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