Good Luck Postcards

Coloring Pages
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Black line art on white background of flowers and a horseshoe. Text in black calligraphy: 'Je porte bonheur'

Easy to mass-produce and popular, porte bonheur (good luck) postcards sold in millions across combatant countries. Styles varied, but many postcards had silk embroidery and featured a symbol of good luck like a horseshoe, flags of the Allied countries or floral scenes. These coloring pages are designed directly from original postcards in the Museum and Memorial Collection. Download, print and cut to make your own. Explore further by scanning the QR codes to see the original designs, in full color!