'Honour' embroidered postcard

Publication Year :: 1919
Abstract: This postcard features an embroidered oval British flag in its center, surrounded by a golden threaded circle. This central flag is surrounded by flags of the Allied powers on both sides. Above the main British flag is the word, "Honour," embroidered in tan thread. Near the bottom corners of the postcard are two gold-colored leaves. The embroidery has a cardboard border. On the back is the text, "CARTE POSTALE," with smaller text stating in French that the postcard may not be accepted by all foreign countries

Database :: OAIster
Notes :: Title from item., Date based on popularity of embroidered postcards during World War I and that this item is a part of the WWI Hunter Collection., Embroidered postcards or WWI silks as they were known were postcards embroidered by French and Belgian women that were sold as souvenirs to American and British soldiers.
Accession number :: edsoai.on1001809287

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