To My Friend at the Front

  • Terry [author]
  • Sanderson, Tom [writer of accompanying material]
Publication date
March 2012
Publisher
DIGITAL: Cushing Memorial Library and Archives

Abstract

(Black and White) This postcard is a real photograph of clasped hands in front of two Union Flags, surrounded by rose bushes. The poem text and image are surrounded by a bas relief floral pattern border. There is no stamp or postmark, but seems to be sent to Tom, from Tom Sanderson.This collection previously belonged to Dominic Hibberd, an English biographer most noted for the biographies of Wilfred Owen and Harold Monro, World War I poets. He collected these postcards for research purposes.TRANSCRIPTION; MESSAGE: Dear Tom,; Glad you got the parcel alright- hope the cake gave satisfaction; all send best wishes.; We are spending the weekend at Harrisgate [and] there are hundreds of Soldiers here. Let us know how you get on [and] if you wa...

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