Collection of Postcards
Item
Title
Collection of Postcards
Who?
Unknown
Item(s)
Postcards
Story
These postcards were handmade by women in Belgium and France. Some have embroidered inscriptions: 'With love, from Dad', 'Dear wife', for example. They were found at various antique/vintage shops and sales.
I (Brain Cross) have collected several hundred of these postcards. I first started collecting these (and many other objects relating to the First World War) because I wanted to know as much as possible about my grandfather and his experiences during the First World War. A father of five children, he had volunteered to fight. He was killed on 15 September 1916, after just 11 days in France.
I (Brain Cross) have collected several hundred of these postcards. I first started collecting these (and many other objects relating to the First World War) because I wanted to know as much as possible about my grandfather and his experiences during the First World War. A father of five children, he had volunteered to fight. He was killed on 15 September 1916, after just 11 days in France.
When?
1914 - 1918
Where?
Belgium and France
Contributor
Mr. Brian Cross
Collection Day
01/02/18, Sunningwell