{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1918-1919-encre-violette-correspondance-guerre","title":"Old Handwritten Letter 1918-1919 Violet Ink – War Correspondence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod handwritten letter, consisting of two sheets visible in the photo, written in purple ink on white paper. The cursive script, characteristic of the early 20th century, is dense and regular, occupying almost the entire page. The correspondence is dated, with a clearly legible mention of \"January 9, 1919\" and a reference to the World War I period. The text, although handwritten, remains legible on most of the sheets, with passages detailing personal events and intimate feelings. The use of a fountain pen or dip pen, typical of the era, is notable. The letter is signed at the bottom of the last page, with the signature written in a firm hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheets are rectangular, with regular margins and a neat layout. The two sheets are laid flat on a wooden table, offering a complete view of the front side of each page. The purple ink sometimes shows lighter or darker shades, depending on the pressure applied during writing, lending an authentic charm and natural patina to the document. No decorative motifs or illustrations are visible; only the handwritten calligraphy serves as ornamentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure of the letter reveals distinct paragraphs, with some passages underlined to emphasize their importance. Among the legible elements, one can distinguish the words \"Paris\" and \"my dear mother,\" reinforcing the personal and familial aspect of the correspondence. The pages show no apparent tears or major stains on the visible side, only slight wear compatible with the document's age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis handwritten letter is a direct testimony to the daily life and feelings of a family during the Great War period. It offers a rare glimpse into the intimate correspondence of the time, with authenticity reinforced by the preservation of the original ink and paper. The absence of a printed letterhead or mark indicates private use, typical of family exchanges in the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document, presented against a library background, highlights the historical character and archival atmosphere of the object. Each page reveals the delicacy of the writing and the emotional richness of the content, without any modern illustration or annotation altering the original presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The two visible sheets are in good overall condition for their age, with well-preserved ink and a paper surface free of tears or major stains on the presented side. Some traces of wear, folds, and slight marks consistent with old correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Handwritten letters from the 1914-1919 period bear witness to family exchanges during World War I. Purple ink was frequently used at that time because it allowed for better preservation and increased legibility on unbleached industrial paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller. The item will be carefully protected to ensure its preservation during shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old letter, handwritten correspondence, 1918 document, mother war letter, paper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54233342443847,"sku":"b602f00e-74e2-4aa5-be57-92f548eb354a","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_9474798f-c005-43bc-9ca9-486bad9069dd.jpg?v=1782446610","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1918-1919-encre-violette-correspondance-guerre","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}