Sunday, December 11, 2011

An Odd Christmas Card from Granny

This is one of the oddest Christmas cards I have encountered.

I like it because it's addressed to Eric Brasie of Brasie Corners, New York. The town was obviously named for his family. I also know from another postcard addressed to Eric, that his father was the postmaster.

Here's the back of the card.

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11 comments:

  1. PostcardyDecember 11, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Definitely different from the average Christmas postcard. I wonder whether there is a whole series in that style.

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  2. Lisa BDecember 11, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Sweet card!

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  3. L. D. December 11, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    It is a neat old card.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    So is it Granny or Eric that are a dunse?

    I'm intrigued by the concept of dunce. Did public ridicule and a steep coned hat influence further behavior or achievement?

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  5. Christine H.December 11, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Yes, Steven,
    Public ridicule,a cone-shaped hat, and whippings made children of yesteryear smarter. Either that or it was just a lot of fun for sadistic teachers.

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  6. AnnDecember 11, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    great card!!

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  7. papel1December 11, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Interesting and fun postcard. When I taught I would never had the nerve to use a dunce cap.
    Judy

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  8. Karen S.December 11, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Oh I like this!..the little girl is cute too...but really you can understand what the words should be...they are written pretty much like we say them...this really rocks, in the post card world I would say this is really a rare and wonderful find! Thanks for sharing it! I'd be curious if the maker of this card did others like it!

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  9. Little NellDecember 12, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Let’s hope little Master Eric was old enough to appreciate the humour. I like it.

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  10. Plush Possum StudioDecember 12, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    wow! Such a lot of fun for those of us who visit you! And the cute misspelling little girl is a real treat!
    :)
    Rose

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  11. Archie TechtDecember 12, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    The girl sort of looks like a Tim Burton character to me, a bit demented compared to the typical poinsettias and holly decor beyond...

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