Naughty Boys

I think this card is fun for it's naughty image - with those cute innocent boys.  Just the thing some little boys would do...

This illustrated postcard was sent in 1979, however the paper quality, printing and image would indicate that it's much older.  There is no caption on the back, however there is an identifying stamp.  I have looked a bit into the  markings on the backs of old postcards, but this was one I couldn't readily find.  Do you know the maker of this mark?

Unfortunately it's somewhat obscured by the writing.  It's interesting that the older postcard makers used some sort of printing stamp to mark their cards.  This is helpful when trying to identify the date and origin of the card.  Leave me a comment if you can offer some more information for this card.

Caption this!

What a funny looking pair on this antique photo postcard.  Father and son, perhaps, or two brothers?  You decide:

Junior:  Aw, Pa, don't you whup my head again.

Pa: Son, I said put that hat on straight and look at the camera.

Junior:  Aw, Pa, my hat's too small!

Now, add a caption of your own...

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?

Easter

Easter

I'm thinking of you...

(front of folded card, 3.5 x 8 inches)

I love this adorable friendship card.  There are no other words to describe this kitschy-cute character other than adorable, right?




(inside of card, 7 x 8 inches)

  This is an un-used, vintage thinking of you card.  The details on the front are raised.  The outline of the question mark is metallic gold.  What a cutesy vintage gem!

And the chicks got away

Hearty Easter Greetings

Caption this!

This one is so fascinating!  There are 5 adults and one child in this somewhat odd vintage black and white photo postcard.

Three of the ladies are in elaborate hats.  Notice, there is one man in the back.  The child looks a bit off - like maybe her head is about to spin.  The back lit glare of the sun looks like the "ghost" images found in some photos. 

What do you think of this bunch?  What's their story?

First American

Another Native American post card. This color postcard shows a cute photo of a Native American child.  I presume it's a hand colored black and white photograph. 

The text says "First American" smile to you!  This little guy is much happier than this one!

Happy Rally Day

Happy Rally Day!  This little gem of a card is a Rally Day Invitation - a reminder of a bygone holiday.  Celebrated to honor George Washington's Birthday, this year's Rally Day is February 23.
The card is a cute, color illustration showing three children with alphabet blocks.

Caption this!

A vintage, black and white photo post card, used in the 1980's. The typical postcard template is printed on the back of the card. It was probably found at an antique store.  The front is labeled "Margaretta & Edith"  there are no other clues as to who these two are.  What's their story? 

Finding photos like these reminds me of the blog Forgotten Old Photos.  But at their site, they actually find a good number of the people (or their descendants) that are in the pictures.  You can find some amazing stories at that blog.

I, however, am not so persistent.  I just make up quotes for my old photos.

For this one:  Margaretta "I won't tell, if you don't tell."  Edith "Quit pulling my hair, will you?"

Baby in a Basket

I love this little guy...


"Some of the products made by our American Indians"

This is part of a larger collection of vintage Native American photos and post cards.  Although the language on the card is dated (ahem, not PC) the cards depict a variety of people, art, geography, and culture. 
This one has bright colors, printed on textured paper.  This little guy is anything but happy.  Poor kid!

Cupid



Cupid
being asked one day
True Beauty to define
With magic touches He produced
Your Portrait,
Valentine.





 A sweet Valentine sentiment on this vintage Valentine postcard.  To borrow this image for your own art or craft usage, right click and save to your computer.  Personal use only, please. 
Enjoy!

A Little Honey




I'm looking for a Little Honey Like You

  A cute color postcard - a sweetheart message.  Reminds me of the Valentine cards we traded in school.
To borrow this image for your own art or craft usage, right click and save to your computer.  Personal use only, please.  Enjoy!

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.

Still Snowy?

Is it still snowy where you live?  Take a look at this antique photo postcard.  A small, impish girl on a sled, harnessed to a huge dog.  Take a look at that beastly looking canine!  This is an undated, unused photo postcard.  What year do you think it is?  Notice her button up boots.
Ready for some outdoor sledding?

Happy New Year!

Get out of bed, you sleepy-head

I think it's nearly time;

You went to sleep in Nineteen Nine

And woke in Nineteen ten!

Almost Caught

You'd better watch out... you'd better not pout...

A bright Christmas illustration.  The postmark is December 23, 1919, in Fulton Ohio.

Hearty Greetings

With Hearty Greetings

and Best Wishes

for a Merry Christmas

This sweet little, hand colored post card photography gives a floral Christmas greeting.  The back of this card says Printed in Saxony.  It is unused and has no postmark.  I don't know what era, but I am guessing 1910-1920's.  What do you think?

My daughters told me today is the first day of the twelve days of Christmas - so soon!  The holidays really have been sneaking up on me this year!