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Title: A Merry Christmas
Object Name: postcard
Date Made: World War I
World War I
Place Made: France
France
Description: Christmas postcard. Border of raised lines frames central gauze screen. Screen carries Swiss embroidered decoratoin of cottage and outbuilding, red roofs] in sylvan setting and 'A Merry Christmas'. reverse printed 'Fabrication Francaise' and carries a handwritten greeting Wishing you a Merry Xmas, Davie' and 'To Minnie From Davie'. Belonged to Minnie Logan.
Materials: Cardboard, gauze, silk (embroidery thread)
Catalogue Number: HOYFM.2010.52.8
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