Before I start, can I just ask what the heck keeps Olympic female ice skaters from coming out of those crazy dizzying turns without teetering and falling flat on their bottoms?! Incredible!!
Something a little different today as this post is just a sharing of some very very old cards, none made by me. [Warning: It's very long and photo-heavy ... contrary to most of my posts, oh, guffawhahahaha!]
Valentine's Day reminded me that I had them stashed away, but when I looked at them again I realized that there are also birthday postcards and even an Easter postcard. They are fragile and beautiful and, well, just so fabulous. Considering my family history, it is heartwarming to have these treasures from my grandparent's time. I wonder how many of you are fortunate to have antique cards among your pimentos.
Valentine's Day reminded me that I had them stashed away, but when I looked at them again I realized that there are also birthday postcards and even an Easter postcard. They are fragile and beautiful and, well, just so fabulous. Considering my family history, it is heartwarming to have these treasures from my grandparent's time. I wonder how many of you are fortunate to have antique cards among your pimentos.
They're all from the same time period; one does show the 1911 postmark, so they are over a hunnert years old! Crikey! I'm not sure why most of them are not postmarked. Perhaps they were delivered by hand? Perhaps they came in envelopes, even though they are post cards?
Enjoy!
Thin as egg shells.
The butterfly appears to have been cut out by hand
and pasted in the center ... maybe by a child?
The butterfly appears to have been cut out by hand
and pasted in the center ... maybe by a child?
Kindest Greetings
Through the days before thee
May the skies be fair,
Ever shining o'er thee,
Bright beyond compare.
May no mist of sadness
Rise thy life to dim,
May your cup of gladness
Richly overbrim!
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Notice the horseshoe
(I'd love to have one of my German friends translate this, please.)
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The rose feels like velvet. The "doors" open behind the rose.
Sweetest
scented flowers
of fortune
strew your
path in life.
And it's signed on the back "Congratulations from Mrs. Michael"
My guess is it's from a teacher.
My guess is it's from a teacher.
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Another fragile one, "To My Beloved One"
Tell me, sweet,
does that heart
of thine
Cherish a thought
that is
hope to mine?
(unsigned)
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This birthday postcard is so pretty and textured.
It is addressed to my grandmother, before she married my grandfather.
Congratulations for a happy birthday. Your friend, Alma Arp
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You can dimly see the "Happy Birthday" banner.
This one is addressed to my grandfather.
Again it is in German, but I'm assuming the greeting says
"Happy Birthday ... from Johanna." (?)
"Happy Birthday ... from Johanna." (?)
Close-up of the postmark.
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This one obviously was either hand-delivered or mailed in an envelope.
Transcription, adding some punctuation and capital letters:
Transcription, adding some punctuation and capital letters:
Dear Sister, We all wish you a happy birthday and many more. How are you? We are all o.k. Why don't you answer my letter? I guess you are quite busy. I am too. You better come down and get your apron. How are the folks getting along? Hope mama is over her cold by this time. Answer soon. From Winnie John.
(Is it just me or was there a little sisterly snarkiness in this card! Amusing! )
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It's impossible to capture entirely how 3Delicious this card is!
Dear Cousin, Best Easter Wishes from your Cousin Hanna.
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Isn't it neat to think that over a hundred years from now someone will be looking at one of your cards! With technology moving as fast as it is, away from old-fashioned things like writing with a pencil or pen on paper, one day your cards will be looked at with AWE!! Well, I already look at your cards with awe, but you know what I mean!
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I'll leave you with our latest family Valentines, crafted by two nine-year-old boys in the year 2014.
Adam made one for Papa which reflects his love of motorcycles:
And Henry made one for Bama (that's me) reflecting my love of frogs.
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I'll leave you with our latest family Valentines, crafted by two nine-year-old boys in the year 2014.
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| Henry and Adam |
Adam made one for Papa which reflects his love of motorcycles:
And Henry made one for Bama (that's me) reflecting my love of frogs.
BTW: It says "don't be an 'airhead' ... because the name of the candy is Airhead (if you can believe it!).
And you'll kindly allow me this fragrant indulgence as I point out that Henry has written words on the hearts on the other side which he feels describe me: "cool, fun, great, funny, rocks, and super awesome!"
Gulp. Blush. The feeling is mutual!
And you'll kindly allow me this fragrant indulgence as I point out that Henry has written words on the hearts on the other side which he feels describe me: "cool, fun, great, funny, rocks, and super awesome!"
Gulp. Blush. The feeling is mutual!
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