Kathy and Karen Klein appear to be reading or singing from books, but this effect is called trompe l’oeil meaning “trick the eye.” The photograph is overlaid by the line art, making it look like the girls were caught in the act of singing or reading. The line art consists of the books, bells, holly, …
This vintage post card is an example of the art deco styles that were popular in the early 20th century. It features a Madonna and child plus an additional angel, surrounded by holly and scroll work. The card was beautifully embossed and gilded. The card was not mailed. No manufacturer name is present, but the …
A simple photo card features line art of poinsettias and holly on one side, and the photo of the Gus & Abby Klein kids. Augie, Susan and Frank hold a cute collie puppy. Was this the era of Lassie?
A simple, deckled edge card with a small square photo of a family. The father is in his military uniform but I can’t tell what branch he is in. Two boys are in between Dad and Mom. The printed text reads Merry Christmas / Happy New Year and looks like a letter in a mailbox. …
A group of baby angels and their friends – a deer, a rabbit and some birds – sing and decorate a Christmas tree in the forest, with modest silver glittered accents. The inside was made to look like an unrolled scroll, and in the top left features a quote from Charles Dickens: Closer to …
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