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World War, 1914-1918--Russia
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Rounding Them Up
The thirteen flags of the Allies surround the four flags--Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, and Turkey--of the Central Powers. -
Imperialism is War!
This postcard has a color illustration of a woman holding a small child to her shoulder and pointing to bombs with "US" on them falling from the sky. In the top left corner is a phrase in Russian: "ИММЕРИАЛИЗМ—ЭТО ВОЍНА!. Text at bottom right: "Translation: 'Imperialism is War!'" On reverse: "Dalkeith Poster Card P120"; "Artist: V. Briskin"; "Russia, 1966." -
For Freedom
This postcard is a color picture of a winged woman standing in between ten flags. She stands on top of the earth with a wreath in one hand and an olive branch in the other. Text at bottom center: "For Freedom". On reverse: "Tuck's Post Card"; "Raphael Tuck & Sons' 'Oilette' Postcard No.3149/Art Publishers to their majesties the King & Queen."; "Copyright London"; "Printed in England"; quote from President Wilson in his address to Congress, April 2nd, 1917: "We are glad, now that we see facts with no veil of false pretence about them, to fight thus for the ultimate peace of the world, for the liberation of its people--the German peoples included--the rights of nations great and small, and the privilege of men everywhere to choose their way of life and obedience. The world must be safe."; quote from Dr. Page, American Ambassador, Plymouth, August 4th, 1917, on the Third Anniversary of the War: "The day of our supreme test is come. This Empire and the great Republic must then be the main guardians of civilization in the future." -
Souvenir of the Great War
This postcard has "Souvenir of the Great War" embroidered on the front and it also functions as an envelope with a small card inside. The card has an illustration of a woman and "A Happy Christmas" on it. On reverse: "Visé, Paris et Exportation. J.S. Paris - Déposé"; handwritten message. -
Rule Britania
This postcard has an embroidered British flag with a crown above it and two flags on either side. Embroidered text beneath flag: "Rule Britania". On reverse: "Fabrication Française"; handwritten message. -
England for Ever
This postcard has a banner of flags and two birds embroidered on it, as well as the words "England for Ever". On reverse: "Fabrication française". -
Thoughts of You
This postcard has embroidered flags and "Thoughts of You" embroidered beneath them. The front of the postcard also functions as an envelope, but has nothing in it. On reverse: handwritten message. -
Five flags
This postcard has five embroidered flags and embroidered flowers, framed with embossed holly. The front of the postcard functions as an envelope with a removable card inside. Text on card: "My best kisses". On reverse: "Fabrication Française". -
Souvenir de France
The front of this postcard functions as an envelope with "Souvenir de France" and "1918" on the outside flap. "Love & Kisses from Charlie" is written on the inside. The postcard also has an embroidered American flag on the bottom left corner and an embroidered French flag on the bottom right. On reverse: handwritten message.