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This wonderful old postcard is HUGE! It is printed on heavy stock and is 10 by six inches. At first I thought it was printed in the 1930's. However, I have since discovered this postcard was published in Bavaria around 1914. The artist's name is Ethel DeWees. Her initials are in the lower right-hand side..
I love the simplicity of the little girl's dress and hat. The look on her face speaks volumes, as she hands the boy a handful of yellow daisies.
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The boy, however isn't quite sure what to do with those flowers, and seems a tad terrified! I enjoyed the boy's elegant clothing, complete with frills and captain's hat, along with that fancy, schmancy carpetbag suitcase.
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He certainly has some nice traveling clothes!
ReplyDeleteI think the look on the little boy's face is priceless too. Almost like he's afraid those flowers are going to bite him!
ReplyDeletevery nice. Perhaps he's concerned what accepting them means for his future! I wonder how much it would cost to mail an oversized card these days. Happy PFF Beth :)
ReplyDeleteVery unusual. I haven't seen old ones that size, haven't seen greeting postcards from the 30s, and there aren't many Bon Voyage postcards either.
ReplyDeleteI like the quote on the postcard too. What a treasure!
ReplyDeletePractically impossible to resist such cute little kid illustrations.
ReplyDeleteOh Beth
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet card.
I love the sentiments .
What beautiful faces .
Happy Postcard Friendship Friday.
May your weekend be filled with many moments of joy .
Happy Trails
Again a beautiful, beautiful card. It reminded me a bit of the cartoons of Windsor McCay (Little Nemo). And the name of your blog is the best.
ReplyDeleteAren't they gorgeous! So clever for the illustrator to give them so much expression so simply. I had no idea vintage cards could be so large. All my vintage cards are noticeably smaller than modern ones.
ReplyDeleteHe certainly does look shocked! I buy flowers for Francois all the time.. of course he knows that I really just bought them for myself:) hehe! Happy PFF Beth!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I really like the little rhyme at the bottom of the card. "...May friendship, health and happiness go with you hand in hand." Isn't that just lovely? I may have to start using that in my correspondence :) Thank you!
ReplyDeleteCharming card .. today it would cost a fortune to mail
ReplyDeleteBeth, this card is so sweet, love it. Thanks for sharing.
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Oh what a fabulous postcard.....
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you have shared this with us.
Have a beautiful weekend.
HI! Now I get to apologize! I'm sorry it took me so long to get over to your site... and I have no excuse! Your postcard is absolutely charming... what a great illustration with such simplicity. I especially enjoyed learning about the card's history. And thank you very much for your kind comments on my postcard a week ago or so... I appreciate it very much!
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