Friday, November 20, 2009

Thanksgiving 1908















The beginning of a series of Thanksgiving postcards from 1908-1911, from my friend Debra's collection.

What looks like grey lines on the corn and the turkey, is actually glitter and both cards are embossed. It is hard to see that in a scan. I particularly like the feather on the right.

Today is Postcard Friendship Friday, so check out other postcards blogs if you get a chance.

12 comments:

  1. These postcards are WONDERFUL! I really enjoyed them. Happy Thanksgiving week--and Happy PFF!

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  2. When I double click and see the big image, I can see the glitter. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Such pretty vintage postcards. I especially like the Turkey's eye peeking out of the feather. That is an unusual card.
    Maureen

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  4. Somehow that turkey's eye doesn't strike me as a happy eye. Happy thanksgiving to him too.

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  5. Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Friendship Postcard Day!

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  6. Thanksgiving cards are something I don't see *at all* on this side of the world, so it's really very interesting to me. They're each lovely designs.

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  7. During this period, I found many nice Thanksgiving card. They are all lovely.

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  8. The turkey on the right looks kind of strange.

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  9. The turkey inside a pumpkin is extremely unusual. I have never seen anything like it. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. I'm so glad that you mentioned that glitter too! I just got through gawking at this beautiful T day card!

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  11. I often wonder why we still eat turkeys. Maybe a lentil loaf??

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  12. Very happy giving and very beautiful postcard! I have never seen anything like it and I loved it. Thanks!

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