French postcard from World War I

National Postal Museum

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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Topic
Covers & Letters
Record ID
npm_0.214896.33
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8fbf11f73-fba4-46b2-8353-ac28ae859d01
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