This particular card was made by the J. Raymond Howe Company of Chicago. As previously revealed, this was a prolific publisher of greeting cards, especially Christmas cards. They were in business between 1904-1914 or 16. I have found references to both end dates in multiple locations, so I’m going to use the outside timeframe. An …
This particular card is about 3 x 5, and has an embossed center as well as embossed image featuring a lantern, holly and poinsettia. The greeting reads: Greetings and best wishes for / a merry Christmas / and a happy New Year It was signed by Gonzalo Magaña, 1920. All month long I am featuring …
This card made by Hildesheimer & Faulkner features a large silver cross adorned with lilies or daisies, and the text “Christmas Joy.” Below that is Psalm 48:14 “God is our God for ever and ever.” Fortunately for me, someone else has done a bit of research on this publisher of greeting cards, and so we …
Mrs Frank Smith sent this to some friends. The card has a gold border around the edge and the center is embossed to frame the image and text. The illustration is lovely, a basket of poinsettias and a bird on a vine. The greeting reads: With Best Christmas Wishes / Just a Merry Christmas / …
This card is a 1/4 sheet size, so 4″ x 5.5″. It is embossed in the center to frame the greeting, and the illustration is also embossed as well as inked in blue and silver. The sentiment reads: Sincere Good Wishes for Christmas and the New Year it was signed Mr & Mrs F. and …
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