Who Were They?

Lost and forgotten photos from the past

This card is slightly smaller than a postcard, and has a nicely embossed edge framing the image and sentiment. The image is that of a candle in front of a window. The sentiment reads “With all kind thoughts and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.” It was signed “from Mr & Mrs J. …

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This card bears the dates 1917 and 1918 in the masthead, flanking a scene of two cabins with smoke rising from their chimneys, several pine trees, and a setting sun. The sentiment is more formal as this is a corporate greeting card. Christmas Greetings and all good wishes for your health, happiness and prosperity Utilities …

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Another small card, about the size of a baseball card. The sentiment reads as follows: A Happy Christmas Summer beauties, Autumn glories, We have seen you go! Now old Christmas Hides the blossoms With a robe of snow. May he bring the Christmas blessings In his hand today, And if sorrow Cloud thy brightness, Charm …

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