This card points out that it is the powerful who wage war, but that the resulting misery and suffering affect the humble people in their homes. How many men die as heroes defending the flag and leave behind crying wives, mothers, and sisters? And then the little ones who suffer from hunger, to them I reach out my hand.
The text on the card is signed by Elsa Ghislaine in Brussels and dated 1914, 1915, 1916, and 1917.
Gabriella sent this card to her family in January, 1922 with the following message:
Dear Family,
To celebrate the New Year, we send you our best wishes and greetings from us all.
Gabriella
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How sweet the photo is, and a bit of a tear-jerker too!
ReplyDeletea sweet card
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little card. I love the snow and the old writing on the front!
ReplyDeleteOHH wie schön, das du die karte postest und vielen dank für die lieben worte die du für mich gefunden hast
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Janine
Interesting how the dates sort of get bigger and bolder each year, as if the writer was trying to exclaim her disbelief in how long the war had gone on... Aside from the horror of that, it is an adorable image.
ReplyDeleteVery touching postcard. The layout, content and all set the mood. A really nice layout on the front as well. Great post!
ReplyDeleteA lovely and meaningful card, especially the picture of the kids.
ReplyDeleteWhat you said is true about leaving behind widows and kids.
THe black and white postcard can be appeared to be so special, very touching.
ReplyDeleteWonderful PC!
ReplyDeleteA superb historical piece of ephemera!
ReplyDeleteSuch a very heart touching new year messages and lovely image. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSandra Cooper xxxx
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