Wild Postcards

Ana recently found a cache of antique postcard reprints, which means mail for me!

Anneli was kind enough to send this reproduction of a turn of the (20th) century divided-back card from Finland; it is the first card of this type I’ve seen that’s not in the English language. She translates the poem as: “I would love to make a band of beautiful flowers for you, my friend, friend [...]

Have you ever noticed children, with their large, out of proportion, frequently misshapen heads? Heads so big that it takes them at least three months to be able to lift it with any degree of reliability? Anatomically they seem to be closer to adult little green men than to adult human beings, and yet we’re [...]

This is a postcard from the Cavallini & Co.: Vintage Postcard Set – Tin of 18 that I received in the mail a few days ago. Is it not awesome? This is the front of the postcard; the back of the card is a very simple design, featuring only a dividing line and the legend [...]