Monthly Archives: January 2018

Home Harmony and The House Beautiful

Posted on January 26, 2018 by postcardy

Here are six postcards from a set published by Grand Rapids Furniture Record Co., copyright 1912.  These cards were made to be sent by furniture retailers to their customers. The back of each postcard had a calendar for one month … Continue reading →

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Twin City Lines Early Twentieth Century Streetcars

Posted on January 12, 2018 by postcardy

These postcards show early 20th century streetcars operated by Twin City Lines (Twin City Rapid Transit Company) of Minnesota. These streetcars ran in and between the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, west to Lake Minnetonka, and east to Stillwater. … Continue reading →

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Iowa Children in Snow–May 1920

Posted on January 4, 2018 by postcardy

This real photo postcard is dated May 1920 and  shows five children standing in the snow. The handwriting on the back of the postcard seems to be by two different people, with the first asking “Do you know any of … Continue reading →

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