This is a postcard greeting with lovely embossing and gold, red and green coloring. The card was part of the Rudd collection and there were several others similar to this but for other holidays, such as Easter, thinking of you, best wishes, etc. I imagine the postcard greeting was an economical way to send …
Browsing through my photo treasures, I came across this lovely young lady, posed in a thoughtful and reflective mien, and realized that this also came from the same shop as Millard Fillmore, etc. Looking at the previous photo I have identified as Lois Montgomery, wife of Eylar Fillmore, I suspect this is another photo …
This photograph features Miss Lois Montgomery at about age 13. The photo is set into the mount and sealed. Take a look at that fascinating hat! I haven’t seen anything quite like it before. Young Lois is wearing a shirt and tie look, dating this to about 1915-1920 by my best guess. I do …
Back in 1910, Ms Sullivan must have been feeling low, because someone sent her this sentimental postal card. Oh – do not complain at the way the flower grows; Forget the sharp thorns, just remember the rose(s). Unfortunately, the sender did not sign the card.
This week’s Sepia Saturday prompt is a baby in the pram, and since I can hardly resist cute babies, I have a plethora of options for this post! “Robert Teel Bowens age 5 mo” This one features a little girl and her doll in the buggy. This one is an AZO Real Photo postcard with …
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