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Embroidered silk postcard inscribed 'A Happy Christmas'. Sent from France by Gordon Hobbs to his mother (Mrs Annie Hobbs of 19 Eleanor Street, Cardiff Docks) during First World War. Dated December 21st, probably sent in 1916. Embroidered with mistletoe and holly and church. Flap opening contains a small forget-me-not card. Message on back.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2019.18.2
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Hobbs, Gordon
Association Type: Sender
Date: 21/12/1916
Acquisition
Donation, 12/3/2019
Measurements
Length
(mm): 91
Width
(mm): 140
Material
Card
Silk (fabric)
Location
In store
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