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Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Silk Cards, Early 20th Century
... Silk Cards...Silk Cards...Four Embroired Silk Cards, each card has an opening...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Silk Cards Four Embroired Silk Cards, each card ...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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - SILK CARDS, C.WW1
... SILK CARDS... goldfields SILK CARDS Card .1) Card sent to Mrs J Hendry from France ...“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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, POSTCARDS WW1, c.1914 - 1919
... Eleven x Silk post cards, all written on in either pin...ALBUM, POSTCARDS WW1 Album Eleven x Silk post cards, all ...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 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Memento, Sweetheart Cards WW1, World War 1
... postcards, sweetheart cards, silk embroidered cards, world...Sweetheart cards WW1 Woven silk postcards were produced...Rectangular post cards , cream coloured with silk embroided... Cards WW1 Rectangular post cards , cream coloured with silk ...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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - SILK POSTCARD, C.1917
... , discharged from the AIF 24.11.1919. Cards silk ...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, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - SILK POSTCARDS, c.1915 - 16
... .1) - .5) 5 embroidered silk greeting cards. .5) Has... goldfields SILK POSTCARDS Postcard .1) - .5) 5 embroidered 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 51 Plaque..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 -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Silk Postcard Collection 1914-1919, Tom Eastwell collection - postcard No:1, Pre 1914
... Woven silk cards were first made in 1900 for the Paris... details Woven silk cards were first made in 1900 for the Paris ...The popularity of woven sild postcards peaked during the First Workd War 1914-1918. A thriving cottage industry began around 1915 and the quaity and colours of the silks used is extremely high. This card is one of three cards presented by the Tom Eastwell family in 2018. Further infirmation on Australian War memorial website: www.awmgov/collection/accessing-records-at-the-memorial/findingaids/guide-silk-postcard-collection#S11Historic and social significance: the ability of the sender to reassure their family of their wellbeing through the sending of embroidered postcards was a common practice among deployed servicemen during the First World War.Small light embossed cardboard and woven silk with embroidery on the front. The rear for correspondance, name and postal detailsWoven silk cards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exhibution and became popular during WWI 1914-1918 . Embroidery depicting flags of France, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium and Italy, laurel leaf wreath, a thistle, red rose and the Red Cross Insignia. A check on the colours and design of all flags should be conducted. Message on rear: “With Best Love To Little Maisie from Tom xxxxxxxxxxxx “. post card; carte postale; postkaart; embroidered postcard -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ROY AND DORIS KELLY COLLECTION: BUILDINGS OF YPRES, POSTCARD, 1900-1920
... in Ypres, France. Printed on fabric (silk?) One of cards painted... painting of buildings in Ypres, France. Printed on fabric (silk ...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 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Haberdashery, damask tablecloth, c1900
Damask is a reversible figured fabric of silk, wool, linen, cotton, or synthetic fibres, with a pattern formed by weaving. Damasks are woven with one warp yarn and one weft yarn, usually with the pattern in warp-faced satin weave and the ground in weft-faced or sateen weave. Twill damasks include a twill-woven ground or pattern. Damask weaves appear most commonly in table linens and furnishing fabrics, In the 1900s, the invention of the Jacquard loom made damask much easier to create. Jacquard fabric was woven with the direction of a series of punch cards that could be used to alter the position of the warp threads in the fabric. These punch cards automated the weaving process, allowing manufacturers to mass produce patterns and making the resulting fabric much less expensive than it once had been. Modern Jacquard weaving is accomplished with computer controls. Irish Linen was very popular because of its high quality and this table cloth may have been made in Ulster, Northern IrelandA white damask tablecloth.clothing, brighton, moorabbin, linen, pioneers, haberdashery, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work, damask, weavers, jacquard loom -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Greeting Cards from 1289 Sgt H C Rangecroft to his Mother Mrs C A Rangecroft, Early 20th Century
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, -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postcard - Digital image, Birthday card, 1895c
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 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Card, Happy Birthday Card
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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - POSTCARDS, (.1) 13.10.1916
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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS WW1, 1916 - 1918
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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARDS, GREETING WW1, 1) Viso Paris et al, c.1914 - 1918
... Three x Rectangular brightly coloured greeting cards, two... coloured greeting cards, two are silk embroidered. .1) Embroidered ....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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - SILK POSTCARDS, c.1917 - 1919
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 greetings, handcrafts - embroidery -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - SILK POSTCARDS, C. WW1
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 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Good Luck Post card WW1, Early 1900s
This post card has been sent from a military camp in England by Private George Hall to his niece Myra. Private Hall was a farmer from Purnim who enlisted in August 1915 (14th Battalion, 15 Reinforcement Group). He was aged 30 at the time. He left Australia in 1916 and transferred to 3 Field Artillery Brigade. He returned to Australia in 1919. The card gives no details of Private Hall’s activities at the time but indicates that he had sent several post cards to members of his family. This post card is of interest as an example of the many beautiful embroidered post cards that were sent by Australian soldiers to family members during World War One. The cards were usually made in France and sent from there but in this case was sent from England. The card is also of interest because it is a personal message sent from a local soldier from Purnim during World War One This is a post card from World War One. It has a written message on the back from Private George Hall to his niece Myra and it has a piece of embroidery on the front of the card. This depicts a black cat with the British colours of red, white and blue around its collar and other ornaments – a white horseshoe, a Union Jack, a white pedestal and red, green and white greenery. The words ‘Good Luck’ are stitched in yellow. The stitching is on white silk which is somewhat stained. There is a crimped border in lightweight cardboard around the embroidery. The message on the back is written in pencil.‘Dear Myra, Just this P.C. to let you see I have not forgotten you. Hope you are quite well. I have sent you & Dorry a lot of P. cards from England. I hope you get them all right. Your poor old Uncle George, 4821, 40 Bat. Worgret Camp, Wareham, Dorset. Wishing you all a very Merry Xmas & Happy New Year XXXX Nov. 24th -11-16.private george hall, world war one, world war one embroidered postcards, history of warrnambool -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered beige, brown and yellow flower and foliate decoration on front. Handwritten message on the back.Front: "From a loving heart" (embroidered) Back: "To my dear Alice / Best love from Will xxxxxx / xxxxxxxx"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, paris depose, fabrication francaise -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered pink flower, green foliate and yellow rising sun decoration on front. Handwritten message on the back.Front: "To my dear Wife" (embroidered) Back: "Best love from your loving / H[usband] ??????? France ???? 1919 / ???? presents / money on ??? to not / so you keep ?????"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1916
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered pink, purple flowers green foliate decoration on front. Handwritten message on the back.Front: "To my dear Daughter" (embroidered) Back: "France / 23/1/1916 / To Dear Little Enid / From Daddy Dear / Best Love / xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home, 1917. Mentioned in postcard George Buse 2208 born Yarraville who enlisted on 10/9/1914 aged 21 years 3 months. He embarked on 20/10/1914 and returned to Australia in 1919. He was a Driver with the 10th ASC,Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered pink flowers, green foliate and blue winged butterfly decoration on front. Handwritten message on the back.Front: "To my dear Wife" (embroidered) Back: "To Enid from dad xx / xxxxxx / France / Feb 26/2/1917 / My Dear Alice / Just a PC to let you I'm still well and hope are all the same I have not see Joe lately I may see him sometime or the other I hope you enjoyed yourself on your holidays they will do you good. I'm in a rest station I have not been too well I think I will be back with the battalion in a few days you can tell ??[ma]?? I met Pugger Loney he is in the 15 ambulance he looks well and it just as fat as ever I'm goin gover to see youn George Buse tomorrow well I have not much new to tell only all is well so I will now close with best love from loving husband Will xxxxxxxx"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, william west 1268, george buse 2208 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered sailing boast with flying french flag and union jack. Also pink, blue flowers and green foliate decoration on front. Handwritten message on the back.Front: "To my dear Wife" (embroidered) Back: "My dear Alice / France / Just a PC to let you know I'm well and hope you are all the same I have not see Joe yet over here but I believe he is alright so far well there not much news to tell you get more news over there than we do. I hope Jack and Father are working. I wrote to Jack he aut to have my letters by now well this all the news ???? as long as you know I'm well ?????? bye best love Will xxxxxx"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered flowers and green foliate decoration on front. Handwritten message on the back.Front: "I THINK OF YOU" (embroidered) Back: "Write Soon / O[ct]? / To Enid / From [Dad] / Best [lo]ve / xxxxx" wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, carte postale -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered butterfly representing the flags and colours of different countries. Front: "FROM YOUR SOLDIER BOY" (embroidered) wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, carte postale -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard (portrait orientation) with embroidered cross representing flags and colours of different countries. Flower and foliate decoration beneath. Handwritten message on backFront: "THE CROSS OF THE ALLIES" (embroidered) Back: "to Enid from Dad / best love little girlie xxxxxx"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, carte postale -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered numbers representing flags and colours of different countries. Front: "1914 / 1915 / 1916 / 1917" "Souvenir from France" (embroidered)wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, carte postale -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered yellow, orange, red, white rising sun badge, green banner and english maritime flags.Front: "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH" "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" (embroidered) Back: "To Alice best of love from loving husband Will xxxxxxx write soon"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, carte postale -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered foliate and flowers, laurel wreath beneath oval union jack and crown. Handwritten message on back.Back: "To Enid From Dad / With best love / from France xxxxxxx"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, carte postale -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1916
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered flags. Handwritten message on back.Front: "Victory / and / Liberty" (embroidered) Back: "To Alice from Will / Best love / hope you are all well as it leave me at present / xxxxxx"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, carte postale