A stay at the Plaza Hotel

Looks like a great place for a holiday weekend stay, in Wheeling, West Virginia.  I can't wait to eat that the "adjoining restaurant."  Chicken in the Rough sounds delicious, doesn't it?  The back of the card announces this motel's many amenities:

This is an undated, un-circulated, vintage postcard boasting:

MWM Color-Litho "Bursheen" Finished, Made only by MWM Co. Aurora, MO. 

Even if it is a bit crumpled, its a beauty.

The Big One Got Away

This vintage postcard features a supersized fish on the back of a GTO.  The front caption says "One of the Small Ones" The back says, "The Big One Got Away."  This card is undated, published by Petley.

Vintage Bathing Beauty

A simple, vintage bathing beauty... I am not sure what she's lounging on, but it doesn't look comfortable. The back of the card has no identifying marks or name, perhaps she's a movie starlet from a time gone by.

A girl and her dog



A langorous [sic] mermaid and her adorable pet add to the
glamour of this Dexter beauty scene.

I think the caption on the back of this card is almost as cheesy as the photo on the front.  This is a Genuine Natural Color card, Made by Dexter Press, Inc.  Looking at the image, I would guess it was from the late 50's.

HOT!

It's been HOT here!  This funny illustrated postcard comes in many incarnations, each with a different desert-climate city on the top panel of the sign.  I have several of them, each with a different city.

Western Saturday Night

I love this silly card from the 50's.  It's fun to look at all the detail that went into this illustration.

Is this what your Saturday night looks like?

Wild, wild West

Maybe your vacation is taking you to the wild, wild west...

Enjoy Cattle Punching on a Jack Rabbit!

This is a great travel postcard featuring a supersized rabbit.  I guess it's meant to be funny, but it reminds me a of a B-horror sci-fi flick from the 60's.

Happy Birthday, Marilyn!

"I don't mind living in a man's world

 as long as I can be a woman in it."

-Marilyn Monroe

This is a great vintage Marilyn Monroe photo card.  It's too bad it's damaged, but I still love the color and vibrant look that she has.  Printed on the back are the words, "Thinking of you."  I am not sure when the photo was taken, perhaps a Marilyn expert can help me out.  The card itself was mailed in 1972.
Today would have been her 85th Birthday.  Happy Birthday, Marilyn!

Aquamaids on Parade

This is one of my all time favorite beach cards:

I think these 6 ladies are fabulous!  Mailed in 1960, this color photo card, is a great advertisement for Florida tourism.  The text on the back says:

"AQUAMAIDS ON PARADE

The beautiful group of girls have

made the sport of water skiing popular over the

whole world by performing wonderful stunts

on skis during the four ski shows held daily

at Florida Cypress Gardens."

Vacation, anyone?

This is a nice tourist card from Fisherman's Warf in San Fransisco.  Funny card, though.  Look at all the people in the background who weren't really part of the photo.  They guy in the hat, on the right is wondering what the heck is going on!  Not sure all the flailing crabs will entice me to a vacation.

A Gift for your Mother

Here's the perfect gift for your mother in law.  I love this humorous, vintage card!  I would suspect it's from the 1950's.  What do you think?
Happy Mother's Day!

Where are you going?

Are you planning a vacation?  This little guy is.  Standing in front of a sign post in Maine, located at Lynchville at the junction of Routes 5 and 35 in Albany Township.  This scallop edged postcard is a old color photograph, perhaps from the 50's. 
Which way would you go?

Swimming Pool

Are you going somewhere for Spring Break?  This pool looks interesting...

This card commemorates Webb Pierce's swimming pool, and his large group of guests, none of whom are prepared to swim.  A quick check of the web, and you'll find that Webb Pierce was one of the most popular Honky Tonk singers of the 1950's.  Personally, I love his pink leisure suit!

Greetings from Florida

Busy Person's Correspondence Card

Greetings from Coney Island

Chicago

A great Chicago postcard.  The colors and textures are great in this photo collage of the Windy City.  (never mind the unfortunate little pen scribble in the upper right)  Thinking of my family in Chicagoland, today.

Stay warm, Chicago!

Caption this!

An unused color advertisement postcard for Berquist's Wildlife Exhibit.  The back says:

Animals - Fish - Oddities - Rock Collection.

This exhibit is a unique display of Norther Wisconsin's

wild animals.  The big lumberjack is 18 ft. tall and towers

over Paul Bunyan's Museum collections of the old 

logging days.  A visit you'll long remember.

I find the lady in the feather headdress most interesting.  It almost looks as though you could go in to the exhibit and never come out. 
What's her story?

Feeling Under the Weather

 Hope you're not feeling ill...

Enjoy this little gem - a sweet vintage get well card.  The paper is textured, the edges are scalloped, and the colors are bright.  A sweet and sappy delight.

A little bit country

I love this 50's lady.  Where can I get a hat like that?
Wondering what I do with these old postcards?  Take a look here to see what I did with this 50's cowgirl...  one unique use for old postcards.