Intro
Welcome to this collection of First World War silk postcards.
These embroidered souvenir postcards were often sent as keepsakes during the war, carrying messages of love, remembrance, duty, and hope.
Silk
To Son From Father
On Active Service. Dear Son, Another nice P.C. for you. I'm quite well hope your teeth are not troubling you yet and you keep well this winter. From your loving Father
Silk
To Wife From Harry
Postcard includes a real photograph
Thursday morning 11/11/1915. My Dearest Wife, Ever Your Loving Harry xxxxxx (rest of message unintelligible)
Silk
To Son From Father William
William Harwood served with the 1st/4th Battalion King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment which was mobilised on 04/08/1914 at Barrow in Furness. They landed in France at Boulogne on 03/05/1915 and joined 154th Infantry Brigade, 51st Infantry Division.
By 17/12/1915 William had been promoted from Private to Lance Corporal. After the war, he was placed in the Class Z Army Reserve on 03/03/1919 and returned to England the following month.
On Active Service. Dear Son, Just another card for your collection. I am quite well hope you are, should I buy a drum for you at Xmas or a horse. Take care of Mother. Your Soldier Dad. L/c W m Harwood (16889) K.O.R.L.
Postal Address: Master Wm Harwood, 33, Atlas Road, Darwen, Lancashire, England
Silk
To Bessie From Eddie
16th Feb 1916. Dear Bessie, I am sending you a card I hope you will like it. I was pleased to have your little letter. Tell Clifford to write me a letter and I will send him a card. With love from your brother Eddie xxxxxxxxxx. Let me know if you receive it.
Postal Address: Miss B. Jenkins, 27 North Rd, Ogmore Vale, Nr Bridgend, S. Wales
Silk
To Jessie From Jack
Postcard includes a real photograph
My Dear Jessie, Please put your photo in here if you have one suitable. Love Jack
Silk
To Ethel From Husband Fred
Dear Ethel
Just to let you know that I am still alright hoping you are the same. Heaps of love from your loving husband Fred x
Silk
To Edith From Dad
Postcard includes an insert
My dear Edith
Just a line to let you know that I am quite alright and in the best of health hoping you are the same. I have sent you a card is all I can do at present with sincere love & best wishes from Dad in France xxxxx
Silk
To Mr. Charter From Pelter
Postcard includes two inserts
To Mr. Charter From old Pelter. July 22nd 1917. France.
Silk
To Jack From Father Douglas
My dear Jack just a card for your collection if you would like one like this for anyone I have another and if you wish for it will send it on to you, love to you and Mother from your ever loving father Douglas Smith 107148
Silk
Silk Postcard With Real Photo Of Soldier
Postcard includes a real photograph
No Message Written
Silk
To Miss W Brown
Postcard includes an insert
With Best Love. Postal Address: Miss W. Brown, Justicetown, Carlisle, England
Silk
To Clara From Jack
Christmas card which includes a silk handkerchief
Click Here To View Silk Handkerchief Sent With Christmas Card
To Clara From Jack