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
- 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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- National Postal Museum
- Topic
- Covers & Letters
- Record ID
- npm_0.214896.33
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8fbf11f73-fba4-46b2-8353-ac28ae859d01
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