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Accession No 1802.1035.5
Name/Title POSTCARD; Party in a Hospital Ward during World War I
Brief Description This postcard is a sepia-toned photograph of a party in a large hospital ward during World War I. Wounded New Zealand soldiers and nursing staff are gathered for a celebration and ivy hangs from the ceiling. New Zealand soldiers' "Lemon Squeezer" hats are visible along the left wall of the room.

The postcard was never written on or mailed.
Classification Postcard/Documentary Artifact/Communication Artifacts/Nomenclature
Primary Maker Unknown
Primary Prod Date 1914-1918
Primary Prod Period World War I
20th century
Primary Prod Place England
Media/Materials Description Sepia toned photographic print on card.
Measurement Reading 13.8 x 8.8cm
Signature/Marks POST CARD / STAMP / HERE / This space for communication The Address to be written here
WANGANUI PUBLIC MUSEUM / PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION / No. / REPRODUCTION WITHOUT / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT / STRICTLY FORBIDDEN
CARTON / No. / 14Q
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