Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Airgraph |
Collection |
Lambton Heritage Museum Collection |
Accession number |
LHM 2024.007 |
Catalog Number |
LHM 2024.007.002 |
Date |
1944 |
Dates of Creation |
December 18th, 1944, 5:30pm |
Title |
Xmas Greetings |
Scope & Content |
Airgraph featuring a holiday message. At the top of the airgraph, there are directions advising the sender to write their address in the box below. Underneath, there is a handwritten message that reads "Mr. R.A. Jeffrey. R.R. #4 Watford.Ontario.CDN.". To the left, the numbers "153030" are present and on the opposite side, there is a small stamp shaped like a shield. Below, the address, there words "write the message very plainly below this line" are written followed by a handwritten message detailing the senders address. Prominently featured in the center of the airgraph is an illustration of a soldier driving a military vehicle, his shadow depicts a large knight on a horse, walking towards a castle in the distance. Below, there is an inscription that reads "Xmas Greetings" using Old English style font. There is a fine line border around the illustration and two vertical bands along the sides filled in with a series of diagonal lines to create a shading effect. On the back of the airgraph, there is a blue stamp that reads "Airgraph" along with the a postage stamp detailing the date and time the message was sent. |
Extent of Description |
10cm x 13.5cm |
Search Terms |
Airgraph Air Mail World War II Christmas Christmas Greeting Watford |
People |
Jeffrey, R.A. |