Historical information

This postcard was hand-embroidered in France and sent to Australia during World War I.
A large piece of silk would be hand-embroidered by French women with the same pattern 20 times or so, then the large completed piece would be sent to a factory to be cut up and the individual pieces mounted on card. They had varying themes and patterns, greetings such as happy birthday or thinking of you, featuring butterflies, flowers and sometimes patriotic flags of allied countries involved in the war. They were marketed to troops to send home to female members of the family and girlfriends.
It was estimated 10 million silk postcards were produced in Europe between 1915 and 1919.

Significance

During World War 1 postcards were a welcome means of personal communication for many people. Most information came from newspapers or broadcasts.

Physical description

A small Christmas postcard of fabric with embroidery of flowers around the British flag and "Happy Christmas" sewn along the bottom.

Inscriptions & markings

"I am still going well & strong
Love to all Maurie"