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WWI - 1914-1918 - the Ayrshire Experience

Souvenir Postcard; "Christmas Greetings"

Period:
20th Century
Description:

Embroidered postcard sent by servicemen at Christmas during the war. 

 

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

Source:
Dean Castle
Accession number:
kimmg: 1990/14/1-5
Digital Number:
EAWW1170a
Copyright:
East Ayrshire Council