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Halles d'Ypres

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  • Description

    Recto: Black and white images depicting the Cloth Hall, Ypres, during and after heaving bombing. Text translates to "Halls of Ypres during the fire of 22 november 1914 and after the bombardment.".

    Verso: Handwritten message. "July 8, 1917. Mrs A. Mickle. Main Road, Birkenhead, Auckland, New Zealand. Just a few cards for your collection. Have written [under separate cover]. Received letters 1, 2 & 3 April 19, May 4 & 12. [?] [butter] [arrived] safely. Thanks very much.".

  • Place
    Paris/France
  • Other Id

    16819 (Presto content ID)

    EPH-2013-1-61 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Ephemera

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