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Embroidered postcard, 1916. Possibly Sent to Ada Manley (later Mrs Chrismas) by Pte Holland Leckie (or Lecky) Chrismas, Machine Gun Corps. Manufactured in France, 1916 (c). Embroidered with flowers tied with a ribbon. Inscribed on verso in pencil, 'Dearest Ada Glad to say I got back quite safe, and have started work in earnest There was a letter waiting for me, will answer it tonight. Tata darling with love, Yours, Holly don't be angry dearie', dated, '20-x-16'. Associated with World War One, Western Front.

World War One, Western Front (1914-1918)