American postcard from World War I

National Postal Museum

Object Details

Description
Postcard produced in the USA. World War I. Front has a banner reading, "Here's to the boys, our heroes, welcome home," and a color illustration of Uncle Sam taking his hat off in recognition of the marching troops in the background. The opposite side has a return address from Private Harry H. Groh and is addressed to Mr. Thomas H. Groh, Leslie, Michigan. Frank printed: "No Stamp Required if Name and Organization is Placed In Upper Left Corner." Postmarked "Received from Army, Bordeaux, February 13, 1919."
February 13, 1919
Object number
0.214896.59
Type
Covers & Associated Letters
Medium
paper; ink
Dimensions
Height x Width: 3 1/2 × 5 1/2 in. (8.89 × 13.97 cm)
Place of Origin
FRANCE (republic)
Place of Destination
Michigan
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Topic
Covers & Letters
Record ID
npm_0.214896.59
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8cefc7399-dacb-493c-8b51-ef26b2dcb0ee
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