French postcard from World War I

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Object Details

Description

Postcard produced in France. World War I. Front has cartoon illustration of childlike characterization of a soldier consoling a crying woman with promises of "I'll write to you," as he prepares to leave on a train. The opposite side has handwritten message by Private Chas Lutz. Addressed to Mrs. Benjamin Hammond, Middleton, Pennsylvania. Franked soldier's mail. Postmarked October 21, 1918 at APO 756. Censor mark with signature.

Message reads: I am well and happy / Your friend / Chas

Date

October 21, 1918

Object number

0.214896.33

Type

Covers & Associated Letters

Medium

paper; ink

Dimensions

Height x Width: 3 1/2 × 5 1/2 in. (8.89 × 13.97 cm) Height x Width (picture side): 5 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (13.97 × 8.89 cm)

Place of Origin

FRANCE (republic)

Place of Destination

Pennsylvania

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Data Source

National Postal Museum

Topic

Covers & Letters

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8fbf11f73-fba4-46b2-8353-ac28ae859d01

Record ID

npm_0.214896.33