Series 29: Thornton Collection Accession Number: RC00688.022

Description

This sereis contains a collection of nine postcards sent to Tom and Emma Thornton during the First World War. Most of the items were sent by family friend 'Roddy' from the Front. Item 10/29/2 was sent by Tom's brother 3457 Private Lawrence Edward 'Larry' Thornton, 3 Machine Gun Battalion. The collection is comprised of silk postcards.

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Accession Number
RC00688.022
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Published Collection
Object Type
Postcard
Date Made
1914-1919
Place Made
Collection number
10/29/-
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Series
Item Count
9
Copyright
Copyright unknown

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