This particular card features a lovely poinsettia bouquet, tied with an actual ribbon. The greeting came from the Fritsch Art Gallery in Owatanna, MN. It could be a complete coincidence, but there is an artist named Katherine Fritsch who has a sculpture placed in Owatanna – a giant blue rooster. Giant Blue Rooster Sculpture in …
This pretty doorstep scene inspires a welcoming feeling, and comes with a funny twist. The front reads Happy Chirstmas May wishes come From far and near Fill heart and home With Christmas Cheer The card was mailed in 1926 to Mr & Mrs Frank Bartholow of Thurmont, Maryland. It was signed Best wishes to you …
This pretty, colorful card features a small cottage on a snowy hill, with carolers singing at the foot of the hill. A gilded moon rises over the trees. Just a lovely scene. May Christmas bring you Gladness and the New Year greet you with Success and Happiness Janet Kerr
Here’s another colorful card, this time signed by Velma. Little choir boys lift their voices, And all the world today rejoices, May your heart sign bright and clear With joy today, and all the year.
A second greeting sent to Anna Chodl, this time from 1913. The card is again written in another language. You can see on the back that a stamp was once on the card, but it’s likely a philatelist removed it at some point. Note that the greeting includes the address (?) 3145 Russell.
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