Guerre 1914-1916
Abstract
(Black and White) This photograph depicts Baupame Street after several bombardments. The printed French and English text reads: "97--ALBERT (Somme) - Rue de Bapaume après plusieurs bombardements. Au premier plan le debit de Tabac de Mme. Richard./ Bapaume Street after several bombardments. In the foreground the tobacco shop of Madam Richard." A red British stamp is affixed to the top right corner of the back and cost one penny, and the card is postmarked, Richmond, Surrey, on July 10, 1923, at 4:30 P.M. May sends this card to Miss Wortham discussing some future plans.
Description
TRANSCRIPTION; MESSAGE: Tuesday; Dear Pal,; Shall expect you soon after dinner tomorrow what do you say to an early tea and then to the show and Art and Lou join us. How did you like the storm old sports. Love from the Dumplings May; SENT TO: Miss Wortham [address illegible]Subject
World War (1914-1918)Bapaume Street
Madam Richard's Tobacco Shopstreets
Buildings--War damage
Bombardment
Collections
Citation
May (1923). Guerre 1914-1916. G. Lelong (Amiens (Europe, France, Picardy, Somme)); Cushing Memorial Library and Archives. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /128956.