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Postcard sent to NZ prisoner-of-war in Germany, WWI
; Unknown; circa 1918; PH000739
Postcard sent to NZ prisoner-of-war in Germany, WWI
; Unknown; circa 1918; PH000739

From:Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Name/TitlePostcard sent to NZ prisoner-of-war in Germany, WWI

About this objectPostcard sent to New Zealand soldier, Eric Melvin, held captive in Germany during WWI, to inform him that a parcel posted to him has been lost at sea due to enemy action.

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MakerUnknown

Date Madecirca 1918

Measurementsh: 87mm x w:120mm

Credit LinePurchased 2011

Object TypeVisual & Verbal Communications, Postcards

Object numberPH000739

 

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