Somehow the real card is much more beautiful than the scan. It is also relatively small: 2.75 inches by by about 4.25 inches. As you can see, the design was patented in November 1897.
I love antique postcards because they preserve evidence of everyday life as well as celebrations and sad events. Looking at an old postcard is like holding a single piece of a puzzle; we have to imagine the rest.
I will try to put up a postcard every day. If you have a special request for a particular city or place, let me know!
Christine, this is an incredible card! I've never seen anything like it! Happy New year! :)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! Happy PFF and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! I love those little cards--I wish they still made them.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this captivating find!
It's lovely!
ReplyDeleteHappy PFF!
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