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Monday, July 4, 2016

Soldier comments on Mackain’s “Out on Rest” series

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Fergus Mackain’s sketches are well known for their accuracy and attention to detail, with latter day commentators often referencing his pos...
Thursday, June 30, 2016

Uncovered – Somme sketch for Nurse Olive Swanzy

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An article in today’s issue of the Belfast Telegraph profiles the life of Nurse Olive Swanzy , who served at Rouen Hospital during the Som...
Sunday, April 12, 2015

Another Mackain "Kaiser" card discovered

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Another previously unknown Fergus Mackain postcard has been discovered by a collector. The card, a cartoon of Kaiser Wilhelm being kicked by...
Saturday, October 25, 2014

More “Sammy In France” cards discovered!

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Another exciting day for FMSketches as two previously unknown Mackain postcards have been discovered by the well-known collector John Place....
Friday, September 5, 2014

Rare wartime sketch by Mackain discovered!

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It’s an exciting time for FMSketches as a previously unknown Mackain postcard has been discovered by a collector. The card, a cartoon of Kai...
Tuesday, July 1, 2014

What is the meaning of “Visé Paris”?

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The phrase “Visé Paris” (sometimes spelled Vise Paris or Visa Paris) frequently appeared on postcards printed in France during WW1, often on...
Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Progress report, and some news

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Two more pages have been completed, which is why the "*" has now disappeared from the associated links on the left.  "Greetin...