POSTCARD, World War 1

H1999.178

Postcard with black and white photograph of field, with horse drawn carts progressing down road. Caption at bottom in white "THE SOMME BATTLEFIELD OF 1ST JULY 1916". Message in grey ink on reverse "This is a/French Transport/going up to the Front/They do not go right to the Line/but near enough to get/hit"

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1999.178
Accession Date: 12 Sep 2002
Acquisition Year: 1999
Credit: Elaine Freeman

Material

Paper

paper

0 - Whole

Measurement

width90mm
length140mm

 


 

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