Daisies In Her Arms -Postcard Friendship Friday #280

I apologize for posting late.  So much is happening in my life right now.  I am just totally distracted.  I'll have this coming Friday's post all ready to go so it will happen whether or not I'm here or there!  Thank you for your patience.

I am re-posting another charming postcard of the enchanting little girl who has so caught my imagination--This postcard is number two in a series of six which were produced in the early 1900's by Tuck & Sons. The series was called "Sweetie."

Here the small girl glances longingly toward the artistic bundle of grasses and daisies in her arms. I am sure she was wishing she could run outside and play--perhaps in sunlit fields filled with those happy-go-lucky daisies.

These postcards are a part of my "cyber" postcard collection and were sent by Pearl, who's amazing postcard collection is ever an inspiration to me.

Have a lovely weekend and Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

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Flowers in Her Hair - Happy Postcard Friendship Friday #278

I have posted many photographs of this little girl.  She is said to have been a photographer's daughter.  Photos of this young lady along with other family members can be found everywhere.  Her sweet face has become quite well-known.

She is so lovely.  She reminds me of my own dear niece--their faces are nearly identical.  Perhaps this is why I am so drawn to her.  So, here she is again, with pink tinted flowers in hair and deliciously added detail.  This postcard was sent to me by another collector, to whom I am deeply grateful.

I apologize for missing last week's PFF.  I was out of town and was unable to get to a computer.  Lots of stuff happening right now.  It was so very nice to be missed.

Happy Postcard Friendship Friday and I hope you have a lovely weekend, dear Friends!

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Wistful - Postcard Friendship Friday #272

Raphael Tuck and Sons were located in England and were an outstanding publisher of early postcards. In November of 1899 Adolph Tuck began his postcard production. Much of the early printing was done in Germany. The company took special pride in being Art Publishers to British Royalty.  

In World War II, the London factory was destroyed by German bombs and the New factory in Northhampton burned in 1954. Most, if not all the records and original photography used to create these postcards were destroyed. We may never know who this lovely young girl was. However, if anyone out there has a clue as to who she might have been, I'd love to hear from you.

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Joyous Noel -Postcard Friendship Friday #248

Here is another Tucks postcard, printed around the turn of the last century. This lovely little girl's unique heart and spirit have sparkled from her face and eyes for nearly 100 years. I find that idea to be fascinating. I can't help wondering about who she was, and what her life was like. There is something so precious and rare about her.

If anyone knows anything about her family and history, I would love to hear from you.

I apologize for getting Postcard Friendship Friday out so late, it has been a difficult month for my family and me.  God bless you and give you a blessed Christmas holiday.

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Lovely in Pink - Pink Saturday

Here is another postcard of the little girl I love so much.  These postcards are from the early 1900's.  This one is especially pretty--just perfect for Pink Saturday!

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An Evergreen Christmas - Postcard Friendship Friday #93

Here again is this delightful little girl from the early 1900's.  One can find her photographs everywhere.  Someday I will discover who she was.  There is something so endearing about her piquant little face.

As you see, she is holding evergreen boughs.  In early History, plants and trees which remained green all year had a special meaning for people in the winter. Just as people today decorate their homes during the festive season with pine, holly, spruce and fir trees, in olden times, peoples hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows.

Germany is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree.  It is said that Martin Luther, the 16th-century Protestant reformer, was the first to add lighted candles to a tree.
 
Walking toward his home one winter evening, composing a sermon, he was awed by the brilliance of stars twinkling amidst evergreens. To recapture the scene for his family, he put an evergreen tree in the living room and wired its branches with lighted candles.  From that time on, Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. Some built Christmas pyramids of wood and decorated them with evergreens and candles if wood was scarce.

Merry Christmas!
 

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Let it Snow - Postcard Friendship Friday #74

I apologize for getting PFF up a day late.  My computer's motherdrive crashed Thursday and I haven't had access to a computer until this morning. 

I posted this snowy picture, not only because it is of the little girl who intrigues me so, but because I like the idea of snow on this muggy weekend.

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Video Games Day--How Life has Changed - Postcard Friendship Friday #71

As you can see the darling little girl above is playing the old fashioned way.  I still have my very first doll.  Her name was Thumbelina.  I was shocked to discover there is an actual National Video Games Day here in America on September 12th.  I was even more surprised when I learned that in most techie circles, today, July 8th, is also celebrated as Video Games Day.

I have no idea who started Video Games Day, but it seems a bit odd to schedule it smack dab in the middle of summer's hottest days.  If I were a kid, I'd be out and about--in, or near water!  This special celebration celebrates popular electronic gaming platforms and playing fields. It is advertised that today, gamers get to enjoy an entire day of plugged-in fun.

As for me, I think I'd rather play the old fashioned-type games.  Games where I can hold the cards, touch the game boards, etc.,  It can be fascinating to watch the screen when someone else is playing 'em--but to actually play?!  My brain just doesn't work that way.  Video games (though I'm told by most young'uns I know, that they're wonderful fun) are confusing to me and give me a headache!  That being said, happy Video Games Day everyone! 

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Saturday's Girl Pretty in Pink - Postcard Friendship Friday #8

I am so grateful to those who keep an eye out for my favorite little antique person.  Here she is again--this beautiful little girl with the radiant face and speaking eyes.

To my Pink Saturday friends, it didn't even occur to me that I would not be here tomorrow to put up a picture for you (I'm speaking at a ladies' retreat in the mountains), so I'm combining today's PFF with Pink Saturday. 

So--Happy Postcard Friendship Friday and have a perfectly PINK Saturday!

Angels - Postcard Friendship Friday #6

This is another postcard of the lovely little girl who so intrigues my heart. Here she is with another child about the same age. I think those wings and draperies are charming.

I wonder about her life and who she might have been. If anyone out there knows, I'd love to hear her story.

Angelic Face -Postcard Friendship Friday

This young lady was featured in so many Tuck postcards which were published in the late 1800-s, early 1900's. Her face is positively angelic. When I see her face, I suddenly long for my pencils and art paper!

This wonderful postcard is a part of my cyber collection.

Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

Charite' - Postcard Friendship Friday

Here is another postcard of the sweet little girl who has so caught my imagination. It was graciously sent to me by Jann. I believe this is one of the earlier photos taken of this beautiful little girl--she looks a lot younger in this postcard than in others.

Happy Friendship Friday!

Top Knot - Happy Postcard Friendship Friday

Here she is again. With this wonderful up-do, and added detail, this little girl's mischievious smile makes me think as soon as the camera shutter clicked, All that hair came tumbling down.


Daddy Update: The plastic surgeon and consultants have determined skin grafts will not be applied until Dad's broken neck is healed. Dad will be wearing a neck brace for five more months. The surgeons are sure the exposed bone on top of his head will not heal over by itself. Since the wound vac has been removed, Mom and I have been changing the dressings each day. It seems to us that his head is starting to heal. I would appreciate your prayers for the broken bones in his neck to heal, and for exposed bone to grow new skin overtop. Nothing is impossible with God. Miracles happen every day! Thank you!

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!

Blue Daisies in her Hair -Postcard Friendship Friday

Here she is again--the little French Girl. I have made some inquiries, and so far, no luck on finding out who she was.

I have, however, discovered there are a lot of other people who are as intrigued with her, as I am. I found one woman who wants to write a book about the lives of these unknown Edwardian Children. Especially those children who came from Paris. But so far her efforts to discover who they were have been unsuccessful. Some people believe she was the daughter of a photographer, who's negatives and originals were destroyed during the bombings of WW2.

So, if anyone out there knows anything about this lovely young lady from Paris I would love to hear from you.

Happy Postcard Friendship  Friday!

Little Princess

Here is another postcard of the intriguing little French girl. Recently Jann posted two more photos she recognized as being the same small girl I have wondered about. This is my favorite of the two. (Thank you Jann!)

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There are so many of these postcards, all of the same little girl, in various poses. She has such a unique face, such a delightful, whimsical way about her. I continue to wonder who she was. If anyone out there knows, I'd love to hear from you!