Sunday, December 09, 2012

A Look Back ~

yesterday, I received a christmas card from my sister Louisea & her family...
along with her handwritten wishes of a Merry Christmas and sentiment of love, was this:

an antique, embossed postcard ~
perfect condition, beautiful colors.
 ...can you imagine sending your holiday greetings for 1 cent?
those were the days...
 

~ one penny ~
 
simply address to:
Miss Lucille Bernhard Tyrrell, Ohio R.R.#1
and of course, the tiny handwritten script on the back...
which reads:
"Tues P.M. ~
Dear Lucille; Thanks for your pretty card. I can't hardly wait until I see you. Made more candy today. Hope your teeth are all allright, to help eat it.
Aunt Cora has a baby girl, another skunk yesterday.
Wish I could visit your school Friday. Didn't we have a good time last Xmas? Mind about the calendar? Mary"
 
 
tiny penciled script
 this postcard is 9 days shy of it's 100 year postmark date ~
hope I age as gracefully
 the postmark even has the time stamped on it...do we still do that?
now we have to track, confirm and insure.
and they still don't get it right.
 
 
1912 DEC 18 8AM
 
wishing you all a simpler holiday!
 
Blessings from the Farm
Lori
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13 comments:

  1. JudyDecember 9, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Wow! What a treasure you havr there...and to think folks atr still enjoying it 100 years later! Thanks foe sharing!

    ~Judy~

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  2. cuckiDecember 9, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    such a sweet post..
    love for you x

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  3. gracieDecember 9, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    How wonderful to have that!

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  4. jennifer768December 9, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Wow, that is awesome!Thanks so much for sharing it.Hugs,Jen

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  5. deniseDecember 9, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    OMG,HOW SWEET IS THAT. IT'S BEAUTIFUL! THANKS FOR SHARING WITH US. DENISE

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  6. bettyjDecember 9, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    I have appox 125 of those old post cards. Most are from Ohio. Was that mark Tunnel Hill, per chance?

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  7. Shirley HillDecember 9, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    What a nice pre-Christmas gift to get!

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  8. CarinDecember 9, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Thats a great card !!

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  9. Roberta December 9, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Gave me chills. That handwriting reminds me of my mom's. Beautiful card. What a perfect gift. ~Roberta

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  10. sDecember 9, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    What a wonderful post! Thanks for sharing! I love old post cards!
    Sheila

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  11. AnonymousDecember 9, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    I loved this post, it had such a calming effect on me after a long day working retail. Thank you!

    Susan

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  12. Rugs and PugsDecember 9, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    Lori ~
    Just love those old postcards! What fun.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  13. Lori Ann CorelisDecember 9, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    I treasure all these old greetings I have . . what I little peek into the past . . . she sounds like a happy person!
    Must be all that candy!

    Be Merry & Bright!
    L

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