Today’s episode I’m calling a postcard pause, as it’ll be really short. I have quite a few postcards which either don’t offer up a lot of info outside of the message itself, or they aren’t addressed at all, but the imagery or topic may be interesting to share. Let’s see what today’s find has to say.
Today’s postcard is indeed short. It’s postmarked out of Stockbridge, Michigan, September 25, 1909.
The postcard’s front has slightly raised purple violets and viney greenery, as practically all of my previous cards have. The background is a brown color and honestly looks a little dingy.
The bottom reads, “With best birthday wishes,” in gold, red, green, and purple lettering.
The other side’s written message does have some staining, and the stamp has been removed and torn off.
The card was printed in Germany, and it says, “Give this to the kid, for I have forget it was her birthday.”
I can’t decide if it sounds apologetic or slightly grumpy. The lack of explanation may be what makes it interesting.
The writer managed to acknowledge the birthday, explain the oversight, and end the conversation in a single sentence.
How did it sound to you? Rushed? Matter of Fact? Apologetic? Grumpy?
Regardless, it was short and possibly sweet.
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