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Postacard: CM.7-2021

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Description

Postcard featuring images of the siege notes and stamps made during the siege of Mafeking, South Africa during the Boer War.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2021-07-05) by Oddie, Gary, Dr.

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.7-2021
Primary reference Number: 300704
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 21 July 2021 Updated: Tuesday 17 June 2025 Last processed: Tuesday 17 June 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "Postacard" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/300704 Accessed: 2025-12-06 02:28:29

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