“Because of the success of Matthias W. Baldwin’s first locomotive, a small working model that ran on miniature tracks at the Philadelphia Museum in 1831, officials of the six-mile Philadelphia, Germantown & Norristown Railroad (now part of the Reading system)…Read More…
Category: Miscellaneous Cards and Other
Howdy Greeting Card
“Howdy! Jes’ wonderin’ how you are today, Wonderin’ how things go, Thinkin’ about you, friendly like, And carin’ more than you know.” Cool, Art Deco style, greeting card of butterflies and flowers…Read More…
Flowers and Eggs Bouquet
Interesting and beautiful offering of pansies, roses, forget-me-nots and robin’s eggs. The unknown artist has placed this bouquet on a grassy area at the edge of some water. This post was done in January but just to say it early,…Read More…
Faith
Old card, circa 1890s – 1910. Price: $5.00 Size: About 2 and 1/2 x 4.” “The just shall live by faith. – Heb. 10.38.” Small card with bible verse, possibly from the Victorian Era. Maybe it was used as a…Read More…
Winter Cottage With Clematis
Gorgeous card showing country cottage scene in winter with what appears to be a clematis border in shades of purple. Note the sunset or sunrise sky colors, and the little birdie perched on the top branch of the bush. This…Read More…
Christmas Greetings
An elegant little Christmas card. It has the word “Bavaria” on the back in very small print, so this was likely the place it was printed. Winter cottage scene with decorations including mistletoe, holly, and bells. Embossed and with gold…Read More…
Coach Stop Merry Christmas
“I’ve wished it many times before, Hope I can wish it many more. – Merry Christmas” Beautiful vintage Christmas card sent by The Ingalls family, showing colorful depiction of a couple waiting at the coach stop with their Christmas packages….Read More…
May Your Christmas Be Merry
An absolutely wonderful Christmas card signed, “Herman and Mary Louise.” This one needs more research on the style, possible artist and date. See a newer post on this website that might be by the same artist. “Best Wishes From Mr….Read More…
Lindy
“The Great American Ace. Capt. Charles Lindbergh who flew from New York to Paris in 33 hrs. 32 min. May 20, 1927.” Arcade card, pretty beat-up with the scratches and stains, but still cool. Bottom right says “Ex. Sup. Co….Read More…
Christmas Wish on Light Blue Card
“May Christmas and the Coming Year add peace, content and happiness to your days” Just a simple card with wishes for Christmas and the coming year. Nothing on the back. Size: About 4 x 5″