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!

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To Mother From Arthur

Postcard includes an insert

No Date

Dear Mother, Just a card to let you I am alright and well. Hope you are all the same. Frank and got alright. With Love From Your Everloving Son Arthur xxxxxx. Postcard Insert: With Love to All Arthur xxxxxx.

Part of set: None

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To My Sweetie

Postcard includes an insert

No Date

No Message Written

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To My Dear Wife

No Date

No Message Written

Part of set: None

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To Mother From Tom

No Date

Dear Mother, I'm sending you this card I only have one. Wish for you & that is Many Happy Returns of the day & I hope & trust that you will see a good many more & that the times we are going through although hard will soon vanish away & that your future Birthday will bring you happiness. Your son Tom

Part of set: None

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Not Absent In Thoughts

Postcard includes an insert

No Date

No Message Written

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To Bella From Keith

No Date

Dear Bella just a P.C. to let you know that I am getting on alright. Hope you are the same and that Aunt is still improving. The weather here is very wet and cold. I expect that Jane has left for Maidenhead by now. How was Mr Murray when you were down. I got the letter that you readdressed safely. Did Emma say anything to you about me. Have you heard from Tom lately. Well Bella this is all for the present. Your affectionate cousin Keith.

Part of set: None

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Forget Me Not

No Date

No Message Written

Part of set: None

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Lord Kitchener

No Date

No Message Written

Part of set: None

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To Mother From Percy

Postcard includes a silk handkerchief

Click Here To View Silk Handkerchief Sent With Postcard

No Date

To my Dearest Mother, With heaps of love & kisses and wishing you as far as things will allow a Happy Christmas and a Bright New Year without any illness. From Percy Somewhere in France Xmas 1917 xxxx.

Part of set: None

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