WW1: Experiences of an English Soldier: Christmas Card from Ethel

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From 1st March 1918 the leap year in 2008 takes the synchronicity of the days and dates away. Decision: I will publish letters a day in advance so that the days of the week coincide, rather than the date.

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Good luck! Comments most welcome. BL

Christmas Card from Ethel

This is the only item of correspondence between Harry and Ethel, his wife, that has survived. Harry would surely have treasured this. How it survived, how it got home? Sorry, I have absolutely no information on that. Click on the images for a larger view. The "silk" card is quite impressive.

13 comments:

michelle hays said...: I wish I could see it in person. This blog is so amazing. Kudos!; December 23, 2007
Tea N. Crumpet said...: Is that a picture of sewing on that card or is it real embroidery?; December 24, 2007
LT said...: Just catching up with your Harry as I am catching up with my own grandfather's blog/story .... great stuff keep up the good work :-); December 28, 2007
Snoopy said...: HOW IT SURVIVED, HOW IT GOT HOME.

I am now seriously worried for Harry.; December 29, 2007
Anonymous said...: Beautiful!

Luisa; January 05, 2008
Anonymous said...: Beautiful greeting with real embroidery.; January 06, 2008
Anonymous said...: Thanks for this blog,history seems to come alive.Beautiful greeting card.; January 06, 2008
Wordsmith said...: Just the handwriting is wonderful. That's typical of my grandmother's handwriting.; January 07, 2008
Anonymous said...: What an awesome idea for a blog. I mentioned your blog in my blog (http://www.thegfiles.net)because I hope more people honor their ancestors in such a wonderful way like you are doing. Keep up the great work!!!; January 07, 2008
Reb said...: It's sad that we can't read any letters Harry wrote to Ethel. It would have been so interesting to glimpse inside their marriage and see how he related the news differently to his spouse than siblings.; January 09, 2008
Anonymous said...: I can remember seeing a post card similar to the one Harry sent to his wife. My mother had the post card which was sent by her father when he was over seas during WWI. Reading Harry's story makes me wonder about my grandfather and the hardships he endured during his time. I did not have a chance to meet him, he passed away before I was born, but he did survive the war.; January 12, 2008
Anonymous said...: Very nice silk card.
Obviously I recognize the Union Jack on the right, but what's the flag on the left, I wonder, the British Red Cross, maybe?; January 12, 2008
THIS, THAT AND EVERYTHING said...: As one wrote, you are helping to bring history alive. Well done - excellent blog - I'm passing along the link on my blog. Keep up the excellent work. Your family has got to be very, very proud of your work.

M from East TN, USA; February 09, 2008