French; Scottish 1915-05-30
A pictorial lettersheet whereby sheet of paper can be folded and sealed around edges and sent without need for envelope making it lighter for transport. French decorative print motif of 'Poilu' translated as 'hairy one'; which is an endearing term for a French World War 1 infantryman. Murdoch mentions hose tops; a type of footless sock or caddie. 1 item (1 page). Producer's inscription: Republique Francaise Carte-Lettre du 'Poilu' with motif of soldier; Written inscription: D A Mackenzie Black ink on paper 18.4 cm (height) x 13.9 cm (width) Murdoch Munro Collection (1914-1919) by Erika Nygard and Lodgepunk.com/MMC is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 CC http://www.scotlandswar.co.uk/hose_tops.html Twentieth century Pictorial lettersheet;
glengarries (bonnets (Scottish caps);
Great Britain. Army. Seaforth Highlanders;
Military uniforms'
Military life;
Personal correspondence;
World War, 1914-1918--France Handwriting; Printing techniques Letter