APPLIED ART : TEXTILES

Object Name: Postcards
Description: One of five embroidered postcards. A rose comprised of multiple shades of pink is centrally placed in front of a pale blue ribbon and accompanied by small green leaves and two pink rosebuds. A yellow thread separates the floral design from the accompanying embroidered text, which reads "To My Dear Brother" in capital letters. The frame is plain, and white. Circa 1914-18.
Catalogue Number: BELUM.T2024.3.13.3
Copyright: National Museums NI. Accepted under the Cultural Gifts Scheme by HM Government from Lanto Synge and allocated to National Museums NI, 2023.

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