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Embroidered postcard, 1916. Possibly sent to Ada Manley (later Mrs Chrismas) from Pte Holland Leckie (or Lecky) Chrismas, Machine Gun Corps. Manufactured in France, 1916 (c). Envelope style postcard embroidered with flowers and foliage, contains a printed card of a country scene, 'Nothing's worth while / but thoughts of you.'. Inscribed on verso, 'Will write to you tonight / excuse my silence Dearie 31st.12.16' addressed, 'To / my Dearest Ada / with fondest love for / a very Happy Birthday / Yours Always / Holly'. Associated with World War One, Western Front.

World War One, Western Front (1914-1918)