American postcard from World War I

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Object Details

Description

Postcard produced in the USA. World War I. Front has a banner reading, "Here's to the boys, our heroes, welcome home," and a color illustration of Uncle Sam taking his hat off in recognition of the marching troops in the background. The opposite side has a return address from Private Harry H. Groh and is addressed to Mr. Thomas H. Groh, Leslie, Michigan. Frank printed: "No Stamp Required if Name and Organization is Placed In Upper Left Corner." Postmarked "Received from Army, Bordeaux, February 13, 1919."

Date

February 13, 1919

Object number

0.214896.59

Type

Covers & Associated Letters

Medium

paper; ink

Dimensions

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

Place of Origin

FRANCE (republic)

Place of Destination

Michigan

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Data Source

National Postal Museum

Topic

Covers & Letters

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8cefc7399-dacb-493c-8b51-ef26b2dcb0ee

Record ID

npm_0.214896.59