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POSTCARD

Dimensions14 x 9 cm
Object numberHF.74.103.57.30
Description A postcard with a cardboard back and frame on front around an embroidered fine net fabric. The back is undivided and there is no stamp. The cardboard and net are white. There is a floral motif embossed on cardboard frame. Embroidered on the net is a red heart with the Union Jack, and a white heart with red, white and blue stripe. The hearts are suspended from grey "ribbons" under branches of green leaves and white flowers with "A / Happy / New Year" embroidered in yellow at the bottom right. The reverse features a handwritten message on the left side which says "Best Wishes/ from J.A. M.L", and an address on the right side for "Miss Adele McLeod / Elm Avenue / Charlottetown / P. E. Island / Canada".