Embroidered postcards

Correspondence
Christmas message to loved ones

Colourful, delicately embroidered, silk postcards stand in juxtaposition to the grim brutality of the First World War. A 'cottage industry' developed in France during the war as French women (many of whom had their sole male support away fighting or killed) turned to making these cards as a means of generating income. Many Australian soldiers purchased the lovely cards and posted them to friends and family. This particular example comes from a collection of correspondence lovingly written by Private John Wade of Boulder and sent home to his mother, Mary.

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Goldfields War Museum

Wartime memories

Housed inside the historic Boulder Town Hall, the Goldfields War Museum's intriguing collection tells the story of local people fighting on the frontlines and homefront during times of conflict....

Address:

Boulder Town Hall.
116 Burt Street
Boulder WA 6432
Australia

Open Hours
Mon to Fri 10am - 4pm, excluding public holidays

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