“Signed by Harold Flude, Enid, Garfield, Edward, Anna”
Mother’s Day Postcard
No postmark, c. 1900’s
Wishing you a highly entertaining Hallowe’en
Dated 1909
NOTE:
This Halloween card is illustrated by American commercial artist Ellen Clapsaddle, known for her holiday themed postcards in the late 19th and early 20th century and highly collectable today. Working with publishers in Germany in the 1900’s -10s, Ellen ended up lost, penniless and alone after World War I broke out.
“Dear Mary, I don’t know why you don’t write I would like to know how you made out. love Edna”
Navesink, NJ
Postmarked 1943
“We shall expect you and Bessie on Labor Day. This is a picture I took of the lake. Edgar Griffin”
Verona, New Jersey
Postmarked 1905
“Don’t forget the moon-light - GMG”
The Dorilton Apartment - New York, New York
c. 1900’s, No postmark, no addressNOTE:
Located at 171 71st Street and Broadway, the The Dorilton Apartment is still standing; although it’s surroundings look a bit different. The flamboyant building; featuring giant sculptures, ornate balconies and a three-story mansard roof, is a New York City landmark.
“This is just a bit of old Boston, but I assure you it is not half as clean as it looks - Francis”
Old State House - Boston, MA
Postmarked 1909
