Silks

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.

I have done my best to transcribe the written messages on the cards where possible. Scroll down to view them!

To Daughter Lilian From Dada (Norman) 2 front image

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To Daughter Lilian From Dada (Norman) 2

08/10/1917

My Dear Daughter Lilian, just a card dear to wish you many happy returns of your birthday. Also to wish you Health, Wealth & a Bright & future happiness. With the very best of love from your loving Dada xxxxxxx

Part of set: To Family From Norman

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To Daughter Hilda From Dad 1 front image

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To Daughter Hilda From Dad 1

Postcard includes a silk handkerchief

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18/10/1917

Dear Hilda, Just a card to let you know I haven’t forgotten you, I received your card. I should have something to do, to pick you up. Like that, shall I have to look down when we meet again, received your nice letter. I thank you for all the news, dear. Stick to your music won’t you. Love from Dad. I will write to … & only Dad … Postal Address: Miss H. M. Ford, 30 Cumberland Rd, Reading, Berks, England.

Part of set: To Hilda Ford From Dad

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To Mother From Son Fred

Postcard includes an insert.

29/11/1917

Dear Mother & all, Just to let you know I am alright, so don’t worry. Am in a good place and am very well, hope you are the same. Fred xxx Postal Address: Mrs J Powell, Victoria Terrace, Summerbridge, Near Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

Part of set: To Family From Fred Powell

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To Wife Dinah From Husband Fred 2 front image

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To Wife Dinah From Husband Fred 2

29/11/1917

Keep thinking and praying for a speedy reunion dear. With love from yours ever Fred xxx Postal Address: Mrs F Powell, Meagill Farm, Blubberhouses, Near Otley, Yorkshire.

Part of set: To Family From Fred Powell

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To Wife Dinah From Husband Fred 3 front image

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To Wife Dinah From Husband Fred 3

25/12/1917

With love and best wishes from yours ever Fred xxx Postal Address: Mrs Fred Powell, Meagill Farm, Blubberhouses, Near Otley, Yorkshire.

Part of set: To Family From Fred Powell

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To Daughter Lilian From Dada (Norman) 3 front image

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To Daughter Lilian From Dada (Norman) 3

Postcard includes an insert.

26/12/1917

My Dear Daughter Lilian, to wish you Dear a Bright & Prosperous New Year & the very best of lock for your future welfare. From Your loving Dada xxxxxxxxxx. . Postal Address: Miss L Turner, No 2 Back Lord St, Lister Lane, Halifax, Yorks, Blighty.

Part of set: To Family From Norman

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To Wife Dinah From Husband Fred 4 front image

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To Wife Dinah From Husband Fred 4

RODRE stands for Railway Operating Division of Royal Engineers.

01/01/1918

Dearest, Am still here and going on fine. Writing later. Best love from yours ever Fred Powell. 269282 RODRE. Postal Address: Mrs F Powell. 53 Volta Street, Selby, Yorkshire.

Part of set: To Family From Fred Powell

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To Daughter Lilian From Dada (Norman) 4 front image

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To Daughter Lilian From Dada (Norman) 4

02/02/1918

To my Dear Daughter Lilian, just a card to you Dear to let you know that you are ever in my mind. I am hoping to be with you before very long now so keep smiling until we meet. With best love from your loving Dada xxxxxx

Part of set: To Family From Norman

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To Wife From Husband Norman 3 front image

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To Wife From Husband Norman 3

B.E.F stands for British Expeditionary Force. Postcard includes an insert.

26/02/1918

B.E.F France. My Dear Wife, just a card to you dear hoping that you are all quite alright & my little Darling with the very best of love from your loving Husband Norman xxxxx. Postal Address: Mrs N Turner, No 2 Back Lord St, Lister Lane, Halifax, Yorks, Blighty. Postcard insert message: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx With love Norman

Part of set: To Family From Norman

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To Wife Dinah From Husband Fred 5 front image

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To Wife Dinah From Husband Fred 5

RODRE stands for Railway Operating Division of Royal Engineers.

03/03/1918

Dearest, Hope you will like this. Writing later. With best love from yours ever, F Powell Spr. 269282 RODRE. Postal Address: Mrs Fred Powell, Middlesmoor, Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England.

Part of set: To Family From Fred Powell

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To Wife Dinah From Husband Fred 6 front image

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To Wife Dinah From Husband Fred 6

RODRE stands for Railway Operating Division of Royal Engineers.

15/05/1918

Dearest, thanks so much for nice long letter. I hope you will like this. Am writing later. With best love from yours always Fred xxx. From Spr. F Powell 269282 RODRE. Postal Address: Mrs Fred Powell. 53 Volta Street, SELBY, Yorkshire.

Part of set: To Family From Fred Powell

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To Wife Dinah From Husband Fred 7 front image

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To Wife Dinah From Husband Fred 7

Postcard includes an insert. ROD stands for Railway Operating Division (Royal Engineers).

03/06/1918

Dearest, Hope you will like this one. With best love from yours always Fred xxx. From Spr. F Powell 269282 ROD. Postal Address: Mrs Fred Powell. 53 Volta Street, SELBY, Yorkshire, England.

Part of set: To Family From Fred Powell

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