The cards are addressed to Harry Newell from his father. One of the small greeting cards is dated 23 June 1916, France.These cards are the originals that Harry Newell received from his father on special occasions e.g. Birthday, good luck, souvenir, till we meet again. Four Embroired Silk Cards, each card has an opening and inside the 'envelope' is another smaller greeting card.All the cards have Fabrication francaise on the back of the card. Each card is addressed to Harry Newell from his Father.silk cards, harry newell

“Your Bro RTH” relates to Robert Thomas Heard No 5105, KIA. Refer Cat no 1893.2P for his service history..1) Card sent to Mrs J Hendry from France. .2) Card sent to Mrs J Hendry from France..1)” Kisses from France” .2) “From a loving Heart “ “France 3.5.17 Mrs J Hendry 78 Ophir St Golden Square Bendigo Vic” “My dear sister Just a card to let you see I am still thinking of home letter follows Your bro RTH”documents cards, silk

The cards are from Harry to Myrtle & cousin Don to May. There is no reference to unit or Regt No.Eleven x Silk post cards, all written on in either pin or ink. Two x small insert cards, Three x post cards - Two x written on, One x blank.album, silk, post cards

Sweetheart cards WW1 Woven silk postcards were produced in Krefeld in 1898 , Germany. Embroidered silk postcard were first made in Paris in 1900. The popularity of the silk postcard peaked during World War 1. The different examples shown reflect what, and to whom the soldiers sent them to during this period. An estimated 10 million hand made cards were produced from 1915 1919. Tjhe cards were generally hand embroidered by French women in their homes on strips of silk mesh, with as many as 25 on strip. They were then sent to a factory for cutting and mounting on postcards. Rectangular post cards , cream coloured with silk embroided silk motifs on the frontpostcards, sweetheart cards, silk embroidered cards, world war 1, lara rsl, france

The card belonged to William Cather Somerville, enlisted No 3462 in 9th Reinforcements 58th Bn age 39 years, embarked for England 16.7.1917, embark for France 20.5.1918, detached to Grave Registration Unit 24.3.1919, embark for Australia 25.10 1919, discharged from the AIF 24.11.1919.Silk Post card, cardbaord backing with embroidered to show 1917 consisting of flags of Allied Nations, flowers and lettering. The rear is blank.“1917 To the Victory”cards, silk,

.1) Dated 28-4-16; .2) Dated 22.5.16; .3) Dated16.4.16; . 4) No date; .5) Dated Nov. 23rd; .6) Photo of brothers Harold Ernest, Richard Godfrey & Walter Leslie Smith. The cards .1) - .5) Relate to the 3 Smith brothers and Oliver and Walter Somerville. Walter Smith and the 2 Somervilles all enlisted on the same day 14.7.1915 in the 11th reinforcements 7th Batt AIF. Their No's were 3486, 3487 and 3488. Walter Smith DOW's on 31.7.1916, the Somervilles both returned to Australia on 28.3.1919. Harold and Richard Smith both Officers were KIA on the same day 26.8.1916. Refer Cat No 51, Commemorative Plaque. Harold Smith is listed as (born Inglewood) Richard Smith is listed as (born Richmond). Walter Smith is listed as (born Maryborough, enlisted Bendigo) The two Somerville brothers Oliver and Walter are listed as (born Bendigo or Strathfieldsaye, enlisted Bendigo), .1) - .5) 5 embroidered silk greeting cards. .5) Has a separate small card inside with a Christmas greeting printed on it. .6) Photo on cardboard of the 3 Smith brothers.documents - cards, handcrafts - embroidery, greetings, military history

Postcard, abstract red and black painting of buildings in Ypres, France. Printed on fabric (silk?) One of cards painted by WW1 German prisoners in France. Message written in pencil on the back. (see attached image 1402.006a.jpg)postcard, postcard, ypres, france

This bookmark was found loose inside one of our antiquarian books and no connection to the book or its unknown original owner have been found. The word Mizpah means Watchtower in Hebrew and a Mizpah card or bookmark was sent or given to Jewish people who were separated from their loved ones, with the message that the Lord was watching over those absent. The bookmark has been made by the firm of Thomas Stevens of Coventry. This city was the English centre of ribbon weaving in the 19th century and Thomas Stevens, a local weaver, invented and developed in the 1860s the art of making woven silk items - book marks, greeting cards, art works etc. These were called Stevengraphs. Stevens opened a factory in London in 1878 and by the 1880s was producing over 900 woven silk designs. Stevengraphs are a collectors' Items today and this Mizpah bookmark is a fine example of one.This is a woven silk bookmark with multi-coloured patterns. coloured script and a sprig of fuchsia flowers, all on a yellow background. There is a red tassel at the end of the bookmark. The bookmark was affixed to a rectangular sheet of paper containing details of the maker but the bookmark is now detached. The backing sheet is partly torn.Mizpah The Lord watch between Me and thee when we are Absent one from anotherreligious book marks, stevengraphs

Messages from the Front during WW1 on Souvenir postcards. Part of the Collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Cat No. 4136P.All cards are white cardboard with multi coloured cotton embroidery images on the front and messages on the back. 1. Image of a Rising Sun on front with Australian Commonwealth across top, Australian Commonwealth Forces across the bottom. Two shields in top corners and Australian and British flags. 2. Stylised Rising Sun image in centre with a British ad Australian Flag coming out and lettering AC and MC in corners. 3. Crossed French and German flags over green flowers and embroidered "Think of Me" at bottom.1. Message on back "To Babe with love from Brother Albert". 2. Detailed letter dated May 27 1916 ad signed from Will. 3. Detailed message dated 14.4.17.collection of william (bill) thomason, postcards, ww1

This frame of Postcards was part of the original “Camera on the Somme” exhibition Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service, Cat No 1320P for Bert Grinton DCM.Postcards - collection top to bottom - left to right. Nine (9) cards. Top left: cardboard, insert coloured silk embroidery on cotton, flowers, flags, sailing boat, greeting. Middle: cardboard, inset coloured silk with embroidery on cotton, butterfly, greeting. Right: cardboard, inset coloured silk embroidery on cotton, flowers, greeting. Second row left: cardboard, inset coloured silk embroidery on cotton, basket of flowers, greeting. Middle: cardboard, handwritten greeting and note in black ink. Bottom row left: black and white photograph postcard, cardboard. Two soldiers in uniform. Middle: cardboard, handwritten greeting and note in black ink. Bottom row - top right: black and white photograph postcard, three women. - Lower right - colour printed postcard, with flowers, flags, painting and "Good Luck and Coo-ee" greeting on scroll. Frame - Perspex front, screwed to brown painted MDF backing board. Dark brown mount, cardboard.Greeting silk embroidery. "From your loving son" From your Soldier Boy", "With my love". "Loving Greetings". Handwritten greeting in black ink. 2nd row middle Dated “21.10.17", frame/ “Dear Arthur/ love from your loving brother/ Jack W. Grinton" Bottom Row: Middle - "From your loving/ brother/ Albert V. Grinton". framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

.1) Embroidered postcard. Smaller card inside. Details attached. .2) Embroidered postcard. Smaller card inside. Details attached. .1) Inside: “To Pearl from brother Harry” On smaller card: “Happy Birthday” .2) Embroidered on front: “Souvenir from France” On smaller card: “To my dear sister”cards, postcard, silk

The cards were sent from Leonard James Kennedy Myers No 593 B Coy 38th Bn. .2) Main text of letter is that he is alive and well and that they have been in and out of the Trenches. .3) Main text is that he is alive and well and that they will be going to France by the end of the month. Refer Cat No 5062.2P for his service details and death..1) Xmas card folding 4 pages joined by a brown ribbon in a bow, front has a raised gold Rising Sun with text and music bars, centre has a 4 line short poem followed by a Xmas greeting, hand written at the bottom in ink. .2) Silk Post card with card surround, centre has silk sewing with flags, flowers, writing in gold, an open section that allows for a small card insert with message on, rear has a hand written letter in pencil. .3) Post card B & W with drawing at top followed by a poem of 5 verses, signed in pencil, rear has a hand written letter in pencil..1) Inside, “From Jim to Father” .2) On silk, “I’m thinking on you”. On small card, “From your loving son”. On rear, “France 31.4.1917, Dear Mother, love from Jim xxx”. .3) On front, “To my truest of Pals, my Mother, from Jim”. On rear, “Nov 6th 1916, Dear Mum, goodbye from Jim”.postcards, xmas, 38th bn, b coy

.1) - .6) & .8) These seven cards are from J.H. Robertson No. 4895, enlisted 20/09/1915 aged 25 years, embarked with 15th Reinforcements 6th Bn on 07/03/1916, transfers to the 59th Bn. Discharged medically unfit in 1918. The cards are all addressed to "Violet" and signed off "Jack". .3) dated 29.8.1916 .4) dated 7.12.17 ,7) This card is from "Bert to Violet" dated May 1916, and is possibly from Violet's brother. Robertson was married to "Sarah". No other information re "Violet". She could have been a friend or even a daughter..1) Post Card, silk, colour, Rising Sun, flags and shields. .2) Post Card, silk, colour, basket of flowers with "Fondest Love" in light blue. .3) Post Card, silk, colour, with pocket, shows flags and flowers, inside pocket small card with "Greetings from France". .4) Post Card, silk, colour with Rising Sun,flag and "Honour to Australia" in light blue. .5) Post Card, colour showing 8 flags, under "With all Good Wishes from Wareham". .6) Post Card, colour with flowers over a horse shoe, at the top "Best Birthday Wishes", at the bottom a small four line poem re birthday. .7) Post Card, black & white showing roses down one side, flags and ships at top. Main heading at top "Goodbye to my Dear Sister". Under a poem re leaving England for France. .8) Card, folding, colour, front has gold Rising Sun at top, bottom xmas decoration with "From one of the Australian Expeditionary Force". Inside a small poem and then xmas wishes. postcards, silk, 6th

Five cards were written by William Alexander MacMillan No 246 mechanic Aust Flying Corp to either, sister Mary, sister Bess, Mrs Stritch, sister Agnes, one card to “Dear Bess from John R McDonald (an Uncle) No 67 38th Battalion, two cards from J.C.Falconer No 4459 6th FAB to Mrs Stritch, the other is a “Xmas wish. Research has shown that all mentioned are linked in some waySeries of colour and silk postcards from WW1 from the years 1916 - 1918, nine of the ten have written material on the back in pencil or pen.cards, postcards, ww1

(.1, .2, .7 .8) These are all in pencil with similar hand writing. The others are similar writing in pen and pencil. There are two “Georges”, George RICHARDSON and George HARGREAVES. Refer Cat No 4003.3P for their photos. refer Cat No 3996P re “Lena” and other cards, photos that were in a collection relating to her.(.1) Postcard, colour showing a bouquet of flowers, bow with “forget me not” in the left hand corner. Letter is written in black pencil addressed to “Dear Lena from your friend George, Jan 7th 1916”. (.2) Postcard, colour showing floral arrangements with a blue silk bow attached on the right hand side, cerrated edging with gold lettering which appears to be “Ste Barb”. On the rear in black pencil, “To Lena with love from George, Jan 7th 1916. (.3) Postcard B & W showing a lake scene in oval shape at top with a poem under titled “Evertrue”. On the rear written in black pen addressed to “Dear Lena”, signed off “I remain your ever loving friend George, Friday March 17th 1916”. (.4) Postcard, colour showing a women seated at a table holding a bouquet, vase of roses on table. On rear in black pencil addressed to “Dear Lena”, signed off “love to all George, France 9th October 1916”. (.5) Silk postcard, colour showing a scene with 2 dwellings, trees, mountains in the background, under in silk knitted “A Merry Xmas”. On the rear in black pen, “To dear cousin Lena”, signed off “From your loving cousin George, France 31st October 1916”. (.6) Postcard B & W showing a large building in rear with a German plane centre, gun and carriage titled “war trophies taken from the Germans”. On the rear in black pen addressed to “Dear Lena”, signed off “With love to you all George, 2 Nov 1916 France”. (.7) card, folding, colour, Rising Sun at top, flags centre with “57th Battalion AIF” under then “Xmas 1916”. A small bow in red and black attached. Inside printed “With best wishes from your boys in France”. In black pencil addressed to “Lena”, signed off “With best love George, Nov 13 1916”. (.8) Postcard, silk showing 3 red flowers hanging with a scroll underneath with the wording in gold, “Sincere friendship” On the rear in black pencil addressed to “Dear Lena”, signed off, “Your ever loving friend George, 17.8.1917 France”. (.9) Postcard, colour showing portrait of a women in a blue dress with 3 bouquets of flowers on her front. On the rear in black pen addressed to “Dear Lena”, signed off, “With best love and kisses, yours George Hargreaves, France April 11th 1918”.postcards, ww1

Both letters are to “Lena” from Tom WATT, Regt No 3670 5th DAC. Refer Cat No 3996P re “Lena” and other cards. Cat No 3999.2P for other letters re “Tom” and his details.(.1) Post card, silk, colour showing 2 buildings, a tree and a bird with “Merry Christmas” at the bottom. On the rear a letter written in black pen addressed to “Lena”. (.2) Post card, colour with 2 scenes of “Malta” with scroll arrangement behind. On rear a brief note in purple addressed “From Tom to Lena”.souvenir, postcards

Both letters to “Lena” are from "Alfred ROGERS" believed to be Regt No 2390, born Bendigo, enlisted in 4th reinforcements 38th Bn AIF age 18 years. Embarked for England 20.10.1916, embark for France 6.5.1918, WIA 9.8.1918 Concussion, hospital aboard ship 19.2.1919 “Albuminuria” discharged from the AIF 11.8.1919. (.2) On the rear a date 22.2.1916 has been written in darker pen colour. Alf Rogers had not enlisted at this point. The contents of the letter relate to German POW’s in England so the date would be more likely to be 1917. Refer Cat No 3996P re “Lena” and other cards.(.1) Post card photo, B & W, soldier standing at ease with studio back ground, on rear handwritten in black and blue pen addressed to “Dear Lena”. (.2) Post card, silk, colour with vase of flowers, bows and flag. Across the top in yellow sewn in “For you alone”. Letter on the rear is in black pen and addressed to “Dear Lena”.38th battalion, wwi, alfred rogers

.1) Hand written: Wishing you many happy returns of the day from your old pal Tom. .2) Letter from Frank Barnes dated 10.11.16. .3) Hand written in ink: To Una with love from Tom. Refer Cat No 2380 for details re Frank Barnes. Tom is possibly Thomas Comini, refer Cat No 2380 also.Three x Rectangular brightly coloured greeting cards, two are silk embroidered..1) Embroidered bottom: “1914 Right and Liberty 1917” .2) Embroidered bottom: “Greetings from France” .3) Hand painted: “Love from Flemington Camps”documents - greeting cards, military history, silk

Both cards are from Robert Thomas Heard No 5105, KIA to his sister. Refer Cat No 1893.2P for his service history..1) Silk postcard with a flower arrangement with the words sewn into it "To My Dear Sister from Your Loving Brother" The card opens has a small card on the inside written on. .2) Silk postcard with a Cupid and flower arrangement with words sewn into it "From A Loving Heart" The card opens has as small card on the inside not written on.documents postcards, silk

The silk card were created by French women during the First World War. The women would create these in there homes as a way to earn an income during the tuff times. The silk mesh was embroidered by the women and was later sent to factories to be placed on the cards. According to the Australian war memorial website there were 10 million of the cards made between 1914-1919. This card in particular was sent from John (Jack) McIntyre to his mother for her birthday. J. McIntyre served in the first world war, first arrived in Egypt in 1915, then to the Western front in France in July 1916. He was servery injured during his time in France and was sent to the Hospital in England. After the war finished Jack travelled back to Australia and lived in Lara with his brother and sister.This card is significant as it is a reflection on the communication between families during the First World War. It also is a symbol of the way women in France made their money during the tuff timesA birthday card with silk on the front of the card. It has pink flowers stitched into the silk and says 'happy birthday'On the front it has 'Happy Birthday" "Remembrance" On the first page in the inside "Remembrance" "To mother" "From Jack" "France 1918" On the second page in the inside: "Wishes are nothing; t'is the heart That in the few lines dwells And says to those from us apart More that the greeting tells" birthday card, mother, son, mcintyre, world war 1, ww1, happy birthday, handmade, silk, embroidered

Refer “Mrs May Burns” collectionEmbroidered silk postcard, various colours, centre a pink bow, under flag depictions and flowers underFront: A Happy Easter Rear: Somewhere in France To dear Mother Father & all at home with best love from Will & Roydocuments, cards, easter, greeting cards, handcrafts, embroidery, postcards, wwi, the great war, world war one, correspondence

12 small handwritten, interpretive labels for display (re Basil Watson) - presumably to accompany an exhibition of Basil Watson memorabilia (no date) Labels: fabric with monogram from original plane; finished plane; airmail envelopes 1929-30; Basil Watson Bendigo's first aviator,; first Australian to loop the loop; picture of the delivery of the first letter carried by air in Australia. Flown from Melbourne to Bendigo and delivered by the late Mr. Basil Watson of Melbourne, to his cousin Mr. Keith Munro of Bendigo, at 5.15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29th. 1916, at the Bendigo racecourse. Envelope: handwritten on front of envelope 'Assam silk material used in covering the wings and fuselage of Basil Watson's airplane built by him in 1916. The wings and fuselage were then painted with an oil protective covering'person, individual, basil watson

Small birthday greeting card sent to an unknown member of the Partington family.Digital image only of postcard with colour illustrations and silk fringe on bottom edge.birthday cards, postcards

Forget Me Not Greeting Card: Rectangle in shape with four layers of embossed card lace work. The front layer is a brown wicker basket full of white flowers. Pull back the basket and the second layer is white and silver with an oval cut out centre. The third layer is embossed paper and cut out centre and the forth layer is silk material with the words 'FORGET-ME-NOT There is a little flow'r With Petals five, and oft its tender name Keeps Love Alive', in the centre. The middle of the card blank Box 625ephemera, mementoes, cards, forget me not greeting card

Greeting Card: Rectangle in shaped with a mauve velvet border. In the centre on a cream silk background is an ornate design with Scotch thistle and clasped male and female hands in a plastic like material. A heart painted in blue of Forget Me Not flowers and green leaves with 'DINNA FORGET' in silver. Has gold metal ribbon on the front. A ribbon is attached at the top for hanging. The back is made of card with slits for support. Box 625ephemera, mementoes, cards, greeting card, forget me not.

Document. Greeting Cards. Sjmall white envelope shape card with gold decoration on the back & flaps. Front has gold borders outside a cut out oval shape. In the corners are sprays of gold flowers. In the cutout is a piece of white material (silk?) with a verse titled 'I Love Thee' printed on itperson, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards

Delicate embossed paper frame with flowers, leaves & birds around an irregular opening with a poem entitled 'Oh, Write to Me' printed in black on a piece of silk which has been glued to the back of the paper frame.person, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards

1289 Sgt Horace Rangecroft was serving overseas during WW1 with 38th Battalion, these cards were sent by him to his Mother.These are the original cards that were sent by 1289 Sgt Rangecroft to his Mother Mrs C A Rangecroft.One x embroidered greeting card, one post card, two by oblong cards - one Christmas 1917, onr New Year 1918. Cards are made from paper and cardboard and embroidery materials.Silk Card - to my dear Mother, Post Card dated 22 October 1918, cheerio for a pleasant Xmas, small card One King, One Flag, One Empire New Year 1918, small card Christmas 1917.greeting cards, ww1, sgt rangecroft, 38 battalion, 1289 h rangecroft, ww1, 38th battalion, greeting cards,

Nylon stockings replaced stockings made of cotton or silk during the 1940s, but were still expensive and were mended rather than discarded when they were damaged. The mending threads show popular colours during the 1940s and 50s. Vintage stocking mending thread. Lidded cardboard box containing 92 cards of five different coloured nylon mending thread for stockings. On box: "Nylon Mending /A Flosso Production/ Made in England". On inside lid : "Flosso Nylon Mending/5 latest shades/Made in England" On inside lid, in pencil: "5d each"