Vintage Notecards

Here's another set of vintage notecards. They are flat, with a postcard-like back.  The little images are sweet.  Feel free to use for your own project.  Simply click on the image, then right click to save to your own files.   Perfect to use for your own notecards, collages, scrapbooking or other paper project.

Fresh Blackberries

This card is copyright 1910 by Edward H Mitchell, San Francisco.  It is a fine example of a large fruit advertising card.  The text at the top says: "A carload of blackberries from_____________"

The back of the card, unused, would be a great image for a do-it-yourself card, collaging or scrapbooking.

Laundry Line Notes

I have been finding more treasures - looking through boxes that have been stored away for years or while cleaning out the drawers of an old dresser.  Post cards, note cards, greeting cards galore!  Here's the first few to share, from a set of pretty note cards I found in the back of a drawer of an old desk; there are about 10 different designs, here are two, with the center one being what the backs look like - a little post card.

I love the kistchy laundry theme .  These would be great for scrapbooking or collage.  Feel free to "borrow" and use the image.  Right click the image and save to your computer for later use.  There are a few more images in this collection, I will post them over the next few weeks.  Enjoy!

Welcome to my Kanga-Room

Thought I'd send you a picture of our room!

I think the color travel card is so funny.  I am not sure what the yo-yo has to do with the scene, but the Kangaroo looks pretty annoyed.

Another look at Bryn Mawr

A companion to yesterday's Bruyn Mawr postcard.

This one depicts a lovely arch on campus in this black and white photo postcard.
I love the look of the arch and the ivy.  I love how mysterious and dark the entrance to the arch looks.  It would be a great piece for a collage.  To borrow this image for your own artwork, click on the image for a larger view.  Then right click to save to your computer.  For personal use only, please.

Bryn Mawr Photos

I have a lovely collection of black and white Bryn Mawr photo postcards.

These uncirculated postcards show the beautiful campus - they would be lovely to use in collage or other art projects.  

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!

Christmas Elves

To get you in the holiday mood, the jolly little elves wish you Merry Xmas!

This card would be delightful on your own homemade cards, as a scrapbook embellishment or in a seasonal collage.

The postmark is Fonda NY, Dec 22, 1911.

Spooning in the Moon

I love this card!  Something about it is so charming - the two balancing on the edge of the sliver of moon, the happy moon face and it's changing expression, the dusting or tickling of the moon's nose, the clumsy man slipping, the woman catching him....so much in these two photos.  So fun.
Project ideas: use in a scrapbook lay out, use in a larger collage with a sweet quotation, use as a greeting card, use your imagination!

Caption this!

This is one serious baby!  Not sure what to make of the outfit and the menacing looking toy clutched in his hand.  What do you think?

Add a caption:

Baking Bread

Perhaps these two are baking bread for the holidays...I guess there were no child labor laws in play at the time this old black and white photograph was taken.  There is no postmark or correspondence on the back of this postcard.  If you look closely the big oven on the left says "CHICAGO" at the top - perhaps a Chicago oven company.
What a funny old photo!

(You should be able to click on the photo to see a larger version.  This should work on any of the cards posted on my blog.  If you right click to save an image, please respect and use for personal projects only.  Do not sell.)

Tango Club

Another crazy German card.  Just like the one I posted earlier, all the people are on ice skates.  These six, all women, are in costumes.  Probably originally black and white photograph with hand colored touches with a vibrant pop.

This one would make a great party invitation or be fun in a funky collage.

Caption this!

Take a look as this lovely couple and add your own caption:

Original, vintage black and white photo postcard. 

This one would be great for a collage or a funny scrapbook layout.