Saturday, April 26, 2008

Vintage Post Card and a Sweet Sentiment

My hubby and I had a nice day out and about yesterday, hitting some antique and craft stores and then we had a nice dinner at Outback before heading home. While hubby was looking at a civil war cannon I found this sweet postcard. Being a hopeless romantic I just had to share this bit of the past with you! What sweet words written from a gentler time! Feel free to click on the pics for a larger closeup of the pics! Written in March of 1917~~~In his words~~~

“Dear Grand Momma, how are you and Grand Papa & Aunt Flora? I am a little cranky you ought to see me go upstairs. Papa is a little better. Momma is all Ok only a cold. I wish you a Happy Birthday
From your loving Grandson Hamilton”
I wonder why he was cranky? I wonder why the problem going upstairs? What a gentle soul! A beautiful letter like this is such a treasure. Notice their is no street address, just name and city and state.
Here are three other postcards that I could not resist! The one has a beautiful dark blue velvet opening that looks like it might have had some type of ribbon work that is peaking out from behind the card. I thought I would do some ribbon work or maybe put a piece of antique jewelry on it.

Thank you so much for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed this little piece of the past as much as I did! Blessings! Shirl

21 comments:

Ele at abitofpinkheaven said...

Shirl, aren't old post cards and cards just amazing. The pictures are so sweet and pretty. Your wall hanging looks wonderful. That is such a great plan to have lunch and craft with friends.

Connie said...

I just LOVE those old postcards. I have several I hang around my home. Beautiful, sweets.
Smoochies,
Connie

Miss Rhea said...

That is so sweet Shirl, I could spend hours reading old postcards and letters. It is so easy to get lost in time wondering about the people and their lives.

Unknown said...

Shirl,
I am so envious of these gorgeous cards...why can't I ever find any like these?...any where? lol....Oh well...great find and I know you will come up with some wonderful things to do with them.

Hugs...Lorena

Unknown said...

Oh these are beautiful Shirl! Just wonderful finds!

Love ya,
Amy

Vintage Linen Treasures said...

I love these old post cards and am just starting to collect them. I especially like the ones that have been used because I'm interested in what people had to say. Your postcards are beautiful!
Patricia :o)

PS: Can you imagine sending out a card addressed like that today?!

vickie said...

Oh I love the old postcards, you found some lovely ones.

Irma's Rose Cottage said...

What beautiful vintage cards. I will need to start looking for some.
Thanks so much for sharing.

Irma

Yesteryear Embroideries said...

I just love old post cards. The art work is breath taking. I love finding someone else's handwriting on mail or in books also. Loved visiting, blessings, Kathleen

Anonymous said...

Shirl.. I love the old cards, makes you wonder about the people who wrote them I have a box from a local lady here at home and I love to go through them and read.

Celestina Marie said...

Shirl, I love to gather old vintage post cards and read them. Like a real life storybook going back in time. You have a great find in yours.
hugs, Celesina,
La Rea Rose

Unknown said...

Hi Shirl, that little card from Hamilton is so adorable and sweet. It makes you wonder about what was going on in his life at the time...thanks for sharing your finds!

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage said...

Hello Sweet Shirl! This postcard sure pulled at my heart-strings! Just brings fond memories of my loved ones who have passed on and how I miss them. It is just preciuos and a wonderful find. Glad you & hubby had a nice day together! Have a beautiful week Shirl! Hugs, Maryjane

Anonymous said...

Shirl, what lovely old postcards! I love pretty cards too!

Hugs,

Alecia

Unknown said...

Hi Shirl,

Thank you for the kind words of encouragement regarding my shop. I am keeping my fingers crossed! I plan to add a handbag I embellished if I can get the picture to come out well. I have the hardest time with that.

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Hi Shirl! Happy May Day!

What a precious note from a loving grandson! Beautiful cards!!

My childhood toys posts are up ~ stop by when you get a chance!

Big Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

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