Embroidered Postcards

Hand embroidered postcards like these were commonly sent home by soldiers serving in France and Belgium during the 1914 - 18 war.  They commonly showed floral motifs and the flags of the allied nations.
Object no :
EADO190n
Collection :
World War I
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
France
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
Card, gauze & coloured threads
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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