Summary
Humorous World War I postcard on coloured card, featuring a painted image of two British soldiers carrying large box labelled 'Just a few views from CENSORED (Somewhere in England)'. Painted by J.W. Broderick. Celesque Series, number 266, published by the Photocrom Company Limited, London and Tunbridge Wells.
Description of Content
Patriotic postcard, coloured card with illustration of two British soldiers carrying large box. Celesque series. Number 266 published by the Photochrom Company limited, London and Tunbridge wells. 1914-18 war.
Physical Description
Colour postcard with a fold down flap on the front.
More Information
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Collection Names
Military Memorabilia Collection, Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), 24 Feb 1986
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Publisher
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Format
Postcard
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Inscriptions
Printed on front: 'greetings from / SEE POST-MARK (BY PERMISSION OF THE CENSOR) / Just a few views / from CENSORED / (Somewhere in England) / J.W. Broderick' Printed on front underneath flap: 'PLEASURE GARDENS.' Printed on back: 'NOVELTY CARD / THIS SPACE FOR COMMUNICATION P.Co. ADDRESS ONLY/ IF M. SSAGE IS WRITTEN IN THIS SPACE / 1D. POSTAGE INLAND. WITH SENDER'S / NAME AT FOOT ONLY. 1/2D. POSTAGE' Printed on back: 'From / To' Printed on back centre: 'PRINTED IN ENGLAND' Printed vertically on back left: 'CELESQUE SERIES. No. 266 / PUBLISHED BY THE PHOTOCHROM Co LTD LONDON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS'
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Keywords
Militaria, Military Memorabilia, Postcards, World War I, 1914-1918, Humour