Friday, July 17, 2009

Sweet - Happy Postcard Friendship Friday

This postcard, dated 1914, is part of a my "cyber" collection. It was sent to me by Pearl, a generous soul who shares my love for this little girl's photos. These postcards were printed around the turn of the century by Raphael Tuck & Sons.

Raphael Tuck & Sons was located in England and was an outstanding publisher of early postcards. Nov. 1899 Adolph Tuck began his postcard production with first numbered series issued July, 1900. Much of the early printing was done in Germany by Chromolithography using 10 or 12 stones. Embossed & hand cut dies.

The company took special pride in being Art Publishers to British Royalty and many series show this connection to WWII. Paper shortages nearly closed the plant but they finally got paper rations and continued to produce cards. The London factory was destroyed by German bombs and the New factory in North Hampton burned in 1954.

Now to see if I can find more information on this lovely young model. The photo was called "Sweet."

DADDY UPDATE: Dad did very well yesterday and last night. Thank you so much for your good thoughts and powerful prayers. It is amazing to see how well he's doing!

Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!
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13 comments:

  1. DeannJuly 17, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    I love this beautiful little angel too...I hope she had a happy life, funny I think about stuff like that when I see old photos. And I hope you have a great Friday and a happy weekend.

    Go Beth's & Clyties Papa, Go!!!

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  2. ClytieJuly 17, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    She definitely has rare beauty in her pictures. I also hope she had a long and happy life!

    Thank you for the update on dad. Still praying!

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  3. Ruh-u meyyitJuly 17, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    Just wonderful.Greetings from Turkey.Have a nice day.

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  4. LoisJuly 17, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    The title is very appropriate as this little girl is definitely a sweetie!

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  5. DebbyJuly 17, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Oh, I adore this card, she is just the sweetest little thang. Thanks for sharing.
    debby

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  6. viridianJuly 17, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    This is the girl that shows up in many Tuck postcarrds, correct? So beautiful

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  7. AimeeJuly 17, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    This little girl is just beautiful! Love seeing the cards with her on them.

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  8. steviewrenJuly 17, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    A hundred years from now, I wonder if people will pore over Anne Geddes photos or some other popular style of photography the way we love old postcards

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  9. Beverley BairdJuly 17, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    What a lovely card and lovely little girl.
    I wonder how her life unfolded?
    Glad to hear your dad is doing well.

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  10. fortuitous faeryJuly 18, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    what an angelic girl!

    hope your dad gets better!

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  11. SheilaJuly 18, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    Such a pretty little girl! It's good to hear your father is making progress

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  12. UnknownJuly 18, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    That is a beautiful post card! Thank you for sharing! :)

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  13. UnknownJuly 18, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    P.S. I hope your Dad gets better!

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