Or, Happy Turkey Day! Here are a few postcards from my collection that commemorate Thanksgiving. As you can see, food and family were marketable components of the holiday, even in the early twentieth century. Interestingly, patriotism also seems to have played a big part. This is something we can probably identify with today.
When you scroll through, you might notice that people didn’t always use their holiday postcards during the correct season. They used what they had on hand; a good reminder for us today to be grateful for the things we have.
Hope you enjoy the day!
Ser. 869-1.
“Anna” handwritten in the address portion. Unmailed.
Ser. 5705.
“Friday, March 10, 1911
Dear Mama,
I will drop you a card so you will know how I am. Ear is still aching. I thought once this morning maybe it had broke as I had a most terrible headache this morning, and was trying to vomit[e]. Will go up town and see the Dr. tomorrow. Am weak, only 90 degrees yesterday so you know how one felt. Orlie has gone up town with a pair of pigs, $25 and one male pig $10; ship them into Texas. Hope all are well.
-Flora”
Addressed to Mrs. L.A. Wait of Crofton, NE. Postmarked March 10, 1911.
Printed in Germany. Painting only copyrighted by S. Garre, 1908.
“Oct. 15, ’09
Friend James,
Rec’d your card. Many thanks. Say Jim, it isn’t Thanksgiving yet, but thought I would put you in the mind of such a feast. I didn’t see you at the fair. Heard you were there though. I certainly had a fine time. This is all. Hoping you are well.
I remain your friend,
Eva Hockenbraugh”
Addressed to Mr. James Buser of Fresno, Ohio, R.F.D. #3. Postmarked October 15, 1909.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you! Hope you had a nice holiday too.
Enjoyed seeing these cards.
Oh, good!
Charming! I loved the notes on the back of the cards. Thanks for sharing and happy Turkey Day.
Thanks! I thought the notes were pretty interesting too. I hope poor Flora survived that awful sickness she was describing.
Thank you for sharing these lovely postcards. I found your ‘icon’ on The Weekly Day.
While they are only reproductions – I have two old time Valentine postcards that I would be happy to send to you. Please contact me and they will be yours.
Cheers and Happy Turkey Day.
That’s so generous of you! I’ll be in touch.
Love the cards from your collection. Do you have as much fun with your vintage cards as I do? People love looking at the ones I display on holidays. thanks for sharing.
very cool!