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The back simply says Souvenir Chicago.

This is a silly card - probably a photo-prop with a hole for the person's head.  It is odd because it looks so disembodied. The signature on the front is hard to read, perhaps "Jill Carroll"?
What was this person thinking?!?
Caption this:

"Help, Help!  I'm stuck!  Get me out of here!"

Girl with Geranium

I love this beautiful hand-colored springtime postcard. There is just something about it that is so sweet and innocent.  This comes from an undated, hand-colored photo card printed in France.

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

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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?

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.

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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?"

Valentine's Wish

My Valentine Wish
Just a friendly greeting
That to you will say--
How much I wish
You happiness
Upon this Valentine's Day.

A bright and colorful Valentine's post card.  A lovely girl is a flouncy dress, and metalic gold hearts complete the card. 
Happy Valentine's Day!

St. Valentine's Greeting

Dear girl, I send
my love to thee
As pure and true
as love can be.



  Another vintage Valentine's greeting, this one with a sappy little poem. To borrow this image for your own art or craft usage, right click and save to your computer.  Personal use only, please. 
Enjoy!

Another postcard over at Art + Food + Friends, perfect for Valentine's greetings.

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?

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!