Series 7: Sister Accession Number: RC00688.007

Description

This series contains cards with message for sisters. Flowers dominate the images used by the embroiderers. Particularly pansies (meaning 'you occupy my thoughts') and roses (love).

Details

Accession Number
RC00688.007
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Published Collection
Object Type
Postcard
Date Made
1914-1919
Place Made
Collection number
10/7/-
Whole/Part
Series
Item Count
42
Copyright
Copyright unknown

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