The embroidered silk postcard is a common souvenir of the First World War.  They are blank postcards onto which an embossed paper frame has been glued, to hold a central piece of silk.  On the silk, a design is hand-embroidered in coloured thread. It is generally patriotic or sentimental.  Flags, flowers and flower baskets are often found.  Also embroidered – usually in a single colour - are a few words. Sometimes, a silk pocket is present into which a tiny pre-printed card can be found.

This card features the American and French flags circled with flowers with the words"Souvenir from France".  It is unwritten.

Souvenir or Christmas cards of this type were sold in thin paper envelopes but were seldom sent through the post in them.  They were too fragile and, more particularly, they were not cheap souvenirs.  Usually they were mailed with letters.  For this reason, they are often unwritten.

To know more about WWI embroidered cards, visit this British site.

 

Dimensions:

Approx. 3.5 X 5.5 inches

État/Condition:

 Excellent vintage condition. Some yellowing of paper frame commensurate with age.

 

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Antique WWI Embroidered Souvenir Card

  • Product Code: A0743
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  • 15.00$

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