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Postcard

1915 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
France (made)

Embroidered muslin postcard depicting the flags of the United Kingdom and France and images of General Joffre and Marshall French joined by an anchor.


Object details

Categories
Textiles
Embroidery
Christmas
War
Object type
Postcard
Materials and techniques
Embroidered muslin and card
Cotton (Textile)
Card
Embroidered
Plain Weave
Brief description
Embroidered muslin postcard, France, 1915. WW1 Christmas card.
Physical description
Embroidered muslin postcard depicting the flags of the United Kingdom and France and images of General Joffre and Marshall French joined by an anchor.
Dimensions
  • Length: 9cm
  • Width: 14cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
  • 1914 / 1915
  • Campagne 1914-15 - Le Généralissime JOFFRE
  • Campagne 1914-15 - Le Marechal FRENCH
Credit line
Donated by Mrs Maud Thompson in memory of her mother Elizabeth Russen.
Subjects depicted
Laurel Wreaths
Flags
Flags
Anchors
Joffre
John French
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.177:1-1998

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Record createdDecember 20, 2007
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O142157/postcard-unknown/
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