Absent yet Near
Abstract
(Color) Ornate lettering of a love poem accompanies an image of a soldier thinking of a young woman, presumably "back home." The postcard writer (Fred) writes on the front "Farewell Try to cheer up little girl x x x x x." The British, green stamp cost halfpenny and the card is postmarked at Southampton, a 9 P.M., on February 9, 1917. The card was sent to Kitty from Fred during his travels.
Description
TRANSCRIPTION; MESSAGE: Darling I am [illegible] on my way down to Southampton. I left Padd soon after four I trust you are well little one, do try and cheer up, I am feeling a little better. God bless you Darling. All my Love [and] Kissses Fred x x x x x x x x; SENT TO: Miss Kitty Blyth; Pheonix House; New London Rd; Chelmsford; EssexCollections
Citation
Spurgin, Fred (1917). Absent yet Near. Art and Humour Publishing Co. (London (Europe, United Kingdom, England, Greater London)); Cushing Memorial Library and Archives. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /129039.