A window with a branch of festive holly declares “A Happy Christmas” and the sentiment: May Health and Happiness unite To make thy Christmas truly bright Mailed in 1914 from Boston to Anna Chodl, the card carries a kind note signed by Brother Chas.
A window with a branch of festive holly declares “A Happy Christmas” and the sentiment: May Health and Happiness unite To make thy Christmas truly bright Mailed in 1914 from Boston to Anna Chodl, the card carries a kind note signed by Brother Chas.
Dated 1912, here’s a postcard sent to Anna Chodl in Chicago, sending “Christmas Greetings.” I wasn’t quite sure what the object on the front of the card was supposed to be. Is it a horse’s harness? A wreath hanger? Whatever it is was decked with holly and balsam.
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 …
Poor Martha Smith, her image is fading so we can’t see much of her profile any longer. What we can see shows us a middle-aged woman in a rather nice dress. There is a lot of trim and adornment going on there. The back tells us a little, but it will be nearly impossible to …
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 …
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