WWI Salvation Army doughnut-making postcard, France
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
WWI
This vintage postcard features a black-and-white photographic scene depicting Salvation Army workers preparing doughnuts under bombardment conditions at the front line in France during World War I.
The image shows several individuals in military-style helmets and field attire working at makeshift tables in a rugged, outdoor environment. The text printed at the bottom of the card reads: "Salvation Army making Doughnuts under bombardment of German Guns, Front Line-France." Additionally, a circular emblem is present on the lower right, inscribed "The Chicago Daily News War Postals." The postcard serves as a historical document of wartime humanitarian efforts.
The piece measures approximately 3.5 inches by 5 inches. This item is presented as a vintage original from the WWI period, providing a visual narrative of the support services rendered during the conflict. It serves as a significant collectible for those interested in military history, the history of the Salvation Army, and early 20th-century photojournalism distributed via postcards.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- 3.5" x 5"
Technical characteristics
- Printing
- Black-and-white photograph
Design
- Inscriptions
- Salvation Army making Doughnuts under bombardment of German Guns, Front Line-France; The Chicago Daily News War Postals
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- The Chicago Daily News
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.