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A Creepy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2014January 1, 2014 by Elephant

Illustration: Happy New Year Postcard. CA 1908.

Happy New Year

Postcard. CA 1908.

Posted in Art, PostcardTagged Antique, Art, Blacksmith, Boy, Creepy, Holiday, Holly, Illustration, Naked, New Year, Picture, Postcard, Work16 Comments

Afraid Of Thanksgiving?

Posted on November 27, 2013November 24, 2013 by Elephant

Illustration: Thanksgiving Greetings. Postcard. Printed in Germany. CA 1910.

Thanksgiving Greetings.

Postcard.

Printed in Germany.  CA 1910.

Posted in PostcardTagged Animal, Art, Bird, Boy, Fashion, Fear, Germany, Holiday, Illustration, Painting, Peck, Thanksgiving, Travel, Turkey6 Comments

Celebrate With The Sane!

Posted on July 4, 2013June 30, 2013 by Elephant

Boy Shoots Cat July Fourth. Postcard. Circa 1910.

“Hurrah” for the glorious Fourth.

Postcard.  Circa 1910.

Boy Shoots Cat July Fourth. Postcard. Circa 1910.

 

Posted in Art, PostcardTagged Animal, Animal Abuse, Cat, Fireworks, Flag, Gun, Holiday, Illustration, Independence Day, Insane, July Fourth, Party, Pet11 Comments

Lady Liberty At Leisure!

Posted on July 3, 2013June 30, 2013 by Elephant

Lady Liberty at Leisure. Copyright 1907 by Illustrated Postal Card Company., N.Y.

Copyright 1907 by Illustrated Postal Card Company., N.Y.

Lady Liberty at Leisure. Copyright 1907 by Illustrated Postal Card Company., N.Y.

Posted in Art, PostcardTagged Animal, Bird, Eagle, Fashion, Flag, Holiday, Illustration, Independence Day, July Fourth, Lady Liberty, Mail Art, Postcard, StyleLeave a comment

Strange Stars & Long Stripes

Posted on July 3, 2013June 22, 2013 by Elephant

Illustration: Soldier With Flag. Postcard printed in Germany. Circa 1910

Americans forever

America strong and true!

Thy children leave you never –

Their colors are red, white and blue!

Postcard printed in Germany.  Circa 1910.

Soldier-With-Flag-PC

Posted in Art, PostcardTagged America, Antique, Flag, Germany, Holiday, Illustration, Independence Day, July Fourth, Military, Soldier, Stars and Stripes, Sword7 Comments

Independence Day On The Way!

Posted on July 2, 2013June 22, 2013 by Elephant

Illustration: Soldier Kneeling With Flag. Postcard printed in Germany. Circa 1910.

I love thee, dear sweet home and I will stick to thee! And when I die my fellowmen with heart and blood may take my place – I knew they would!

Postcard printed in Germany.  Circa 1910.

Illustration: Soldier Kneeling With Flag. Postcard printed in Germany. Circa 1910.

 

Posted in Art, PostcardTagged Antique, Death, Flag, Germany, Holiday, Home, Illustration, Independence Day, July Fourth, Love, Military, Soldier, Stars and Stripes2 Comments

Strange Easter Greetings!

Posted on March 31, 2013March 30, 2013 by Elephant

Illustration: Easter Greeting. Postcard Printed in Germany. 1908

Angry Easter Chick!

 

Postcard – Printed in Germany.  Ca 1908.

Posted in Art, PostcardTagged Angel, Animal, Bizarre, Chicken, Easter, Easter Egg, Egg, Fairy, Flowers, Holiday, Humor, Illustration, Lamb, Luck2 Comments
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