- Measurements
- 14cm x 9cm
- Place of Origin
- France
- Historical Period/Date
- 20th Century (1900-1929 Early)/c1916
- Registration Number
- 2015-001
- Donated/Purchased
- Donated
- Techniques
- Buttonhole Stitch,Satin Stitch,Shadow Work,Stem Stitch,Surface Stitchery,
- Objects
- Postcards,
Physical Description
Postcard with a silk gauze envelope style pocket. Embroidered in multicoloured silks using satin stitch, stem stitch, buttonhole stitch and shadow work. Design includes a stylised sailing ship containing flowers, floral sprays and two tiny flags (French and English). Embroidered text is "To my dear Girlie". A tiny card in the pocket is printed with "To my dear Friend".
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