A happy young man out for a ride on his pony on a winter’s day. We see a house in the far distance, a row of small trees or bushes (maybe fruit trees) and in the foreground what appears to…Read More…
Category: People
Sledding In The New Year
Divided back, embossed, used postcard. Postmarked January 2, 1916 from San Diego, California. Design copyright: R. G. Rasquin. Series or number 627 – 11. Price: $15.00 “Every New Year Joy may be yours” Here’s a charmer, just over 100 years…Read More…
From Liona And Buddie
Divided back, Real Photo Postcard. Postmarked December 24, 1914 from Norwalk, Connecticut. Price: $5.00 “A Merrie Xmass to all from Liona & Buddie. Come up to see our tree.” Addressed to: “Mrs. Raymond & Daughter, Upper Main St., Norwalk, Conn.”…Read More…
Colby & Wilson Cabinet Card, Meredith, NH
Cabinet Card photo of a little boy, (love the expression) about three years old, posed standing with hands in pockets, dressed in a long wool-looking coat with contrasting darker-colored cuffs and collar, the collar buttoned snug at the neck, and…Read More…
Louis D. Newton And Cousin Catherine
“Cleveland, O. Dec. 18, 1912. Dear Cousins:- This introduces to you our youngster Louis at 16 months. The little girl is Alva’s niece, Catherine. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Alva – Amos.” What a cute photo! And…Read More…
Five Kids, Boring, Oregon
A candid shot of five cute kids, bundled up for the October weather in about 1915: The photo for this postcard was probably taken in or near the town of Boring, Oregon, according to the postmark on the back. Though…Read More…
Acorn Stoves & Ranges
Trade Card for Rathbone, Sard & Co. and Acorn Stoves & Ranges. Circa 1886. Lithograph company: J. Ottmann, New York. Price: $20.00 Size: About 3 and 7/8 x 4 and 1/2″ A white veil or a goof-up? You’ll notice the…Read More…
I. Rice Sons, Rochester, NY
“Established in 1852. I. Rice Sons, Dealers in Men’s and Boys’ Ready-Made Clothing, Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, &c., 29 East Main Street, Rochester, N. Y.” At first glance, you might wonder if the “I. Rice Sons” without “&” printed on this…Read More…
Photos From A Family Album
Here are a bunch of old photos from someone’s family album, that have been waiting around to finally get scanned and posted. This is WWI Era (the date from the army barracks photos appears to be 7/20/18) and several show…Read More…
Paris Card Company, Boston, 1881
Trade Card. Circa 1881. Paris Card Co., Boston, MA Price: $25.00 Size: About 2 and 3/4 x 4 and 1/2″ Here’s another in what we call our “Breakthrough” category, and like the last post, it’s a trade card from Boston….Read More…