A postcard of a young woman with a vas of carnations, from cousin Jim to Edith.
Jim, Author
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It was made in 14 Nov 1918. The place where it was made is unknown.
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TRANSCRIPTION:
Caudry
14/11/18
Dear Edith,
Well hows the way now the war is over. It is hard to realise, Hal sailed on the 3rd I suppose Reg has arrived back by now & Hal will be back for Xmas. My address is 11/2651 [illeg.] No1. Coy N.Z. [illeg.]
Did you receive a parcel with a pair of Puttees, [illeg.] & a belt some time ago. Have you seen Harry lately. Well Edith I hope this finds you in the best of health. Kind regards, your aff Cousin
Jim
Caudry
14/11/18
Dear Edith,
Well hows the way now the war is over. It is hard to realise, Hal sailed on the 3rd I suppose Reg has arrived back by now & Hal will be back for Xmas. My address is 11/2651 [illeg.] No1. Coy N.Z. [illeg.]
Did you receive a parcel with a pair of Puttees, [illeg.] & a belt some time ago. Have you seen Harry lately. Well Edith I hope this finds you in the best of health. Kind regards, your aff Cousin
Jim
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Measurements
83 x 134 mm
Media
hand coloured postcard
Description
Edith's cousin Jim talks of the arrangements of family mambers leaving the war. He remarks that the end of the war is "hard to realise", being three days prior to this postcard.
Credit Line
Collection of The Edith Collier Trust, in the permanent care of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui.
Collection Type
Archives
Loans
Loans
Collection
Acquisition Date
Circa 1985