Postcard

backside of map

Name/Title

Postcard

Entry/Object ID

1964.63.195

Description

Cardboard cutout of France with a child's photo in the center plus other magazine pictures of people in costumes. Red, white and blue yarn stiched around child's photo. One the back are the words, " Souvenir d'une petite fille de France." An envelop with the map says it is for a young American girl. It came from Paris.

Context

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Acquisition

Accession

1964.63

Source or Donor

France

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Height

6-1/4 in

Width

6-1/8 in

Material

Wood, Paper, Cardboard, Yarn

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Merci Train

Related Places

Place

Country

France

Continent

Europe