The scene by an unknown artist depicted on the front of this postcard shows a small girl standing by a country-cottage’s open gate as she greets a British soldier. The scene is captioned, ‘Have you seen my Daddy?’ The only printed details of note on the reverse state, ‘The “Burlington” Series.’. || A British sentimental postcard || || A British sentimental postcard || Postcard || Front

American soldier's bayonet in original scabbard; manufactured in the U.S. with a 1917 maker's mark on blade. Gráinne Doyle's father was the original owner of this item - his uncle served in WWI (looking after horses) may have acquired this while on service; the British service badge which would have been worn on a cap was acquired by him also.

‘FW’ (or ‘WF’), the initials of the artist who depicted the scene on the front of this postcard, can be seen in the bottom right-hand corner. A small girl is shown looking up at her kilt-wearing soldier–father. The caption above reads, ‘Daddy! When you find the man – who stole your trousers, can I – have that little skirt to wear.’. The printed details on the back include ‘No. 1217’, ‘B. B. Series. Entire British Production. London. E.C.’. The postcard is franked ‘BLACKPOOL / 8 / 27 JUL 18’ AND ‘BUY NATIONAL WAR BONDS NOW’. It has been addressed in blue ink to ‘Miss Henderson / 369 Manchester Rd / Sudden / Rochdale / Lancs Lancashire’. The message reads, ‘Dear Miss H. / Just a few lines to let you know I am going on fine having a good time. It has been lovely today. I received Polly’s letter this morning. I have no fresh news, so / Love etc / Arthur / xxx xxx xxxxxx’. || A British comic postcard || || Front || A British comic postcard || Postcard