Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Twyla on Tuesday

Hello dear friends!
Since my birthday I have been sharing some of the postcards
that I received as gifts.  Today I wanted to share with you the
awesome old postcard album that I was given.


It has a beautiful worn leather cover.



This is on the inside front cover.


As I've said before, to me these old cards are enduring endearments.
The affection that people felt for one another lingers on in these aged cards.



A poem on one of them reads:


These messages of happiness
Greet you on joyful wing;


May their pure joy lodge in your heart,
And always, always sing.


On the back of one it says, 'Dear Sister, oh it is so hot here.  Why don't you ever send me a postcard
I get so lonely.'  It was from May 1909.  It seems sad to me that all the hopes, dreams and
lives of these people have already passed.  I enjoy hanging onto their small pieces of history.


Another one from 1910 says, 'Well Florence how are you?  We have not forgotten your
little puttering footsteps.  Love to all.  Marion.'  They didn't have to say a lot, just a jot
to let others know they were thinking of them.


Sending postcards were very popular in the early 1900's and very popular for people to
collect even then.  I suppose that is why there are still so many around over 100 years later.
So sad that now our endearments are mostly emailed or texted and will suffer the 'delete'
button.  No beautiful graphics or handwritten correspondence.  I
am so thankful though, that we have blogs today and that I can have friends all over the
country and the world.  That warms my heart and I really appreciate each and evey
one of you!
Wishing you all much happiness!
Twyla
 

124 comments:

Hearts Turned said...

I LOVE these, Twyla! Each and every one a treasure. I acquired a bunch of vintage cards and other fabulous ephemera this summer...just haven't had time to go through it all and scan & fix them yet!

The first one you shared reminds me of one I got--love that style!

Glad you're enjoying your beautiful birthday album!

Julie

Unknown said...

Oh' Lindsey, I know you must of been bursting with joy to receive such a special album. I think it's such a shame too that there aren't any graphic or illustrated cards like the old beautiful ones. And their cursive was so so beautiful.

Thanks for sharing. Hugs...Tracy :)

PRINCESSGREENEYE said...

Hey there, welcome to my blog.
this album is sooooo beautifull - and in a very good condition. I collected old postcards too - I love the old charme of them.
Best regards from germany
Jacqueline

Home and Heart said...

What a fabulous and gorgeous book of postcards! thank you for sharing them!

Brynwood Needleworks said...

Hi Twyla:
Perhaps more thought went into those few sentences and the act of mailing, than what passes for correspondence these days. It really is wonderful that bloggers not only keep these treasures alive in their writings, but also the thoughtful gifts we all share (and mail) between each other. I do know that I consider myself blessed to be a part of it all.
xoxo
Donna

Sherry from Alabama said...

Your cards are lovely. I can't believe what wonderful condition they are still in after all these years. I agree with your sentiments. I think we miss out on so much by not taking the time to sit down and write a few words to someone we care about and sending them off through the mail. I got an unexpected treat through the mail yesterday. I'm going to write about it on my blog just as soon as I finish visiting my Blogland friends.

Sherry @ A Happy Valentine

NanE said...

Oh Twyla, what a wonderful treasure trove of the past! I too have pondered on the loss of the written sentiments that were so cherished just 20 years ago. How sad that most children and grandchildren will not know the pleasure of running to the mailbox to find a special letter or card from a loved one. Thank you for sharing your wonderful collection! Nan

Anonymous said...

How wonderful that you have a whole album, Twyla! ♥

Unknown said...

Twyla, What beautiful sentiments you share about your lovely card collection. I just read on the computer that our young ones will make even e-mail obsolete. You are right, how truly sad they will have no memory of the words of their loved ones. Thank you for sharing your beautiful album. What a birthday month! E

Heidi Ann said...

Oh, my gosh, Twyla - that album is just incredibly fabulous!!
You are one lucky, lucky lady!

Elizabeth and Gary said...

Hi Twyla,
Your collection of vintage post cards is amazing! I have a few that my Grandma saved through the years. I should post them so you can see them..
I really love your color choices on your granny squares.
Have a sweet day, Big hugs~Elizabeth

Pam said...

Oh, your ablum is so lovely. Can't believe you got all those lovely cards in one album. I'm jealous.


Have a wonderful day.

Andrea said...

Hi Twyla,

Your vintage cards are truly an inspiration and the album looks great! I have a small colection but nothing compared to yours! Fantastic blog, I so look forward to your posts,
Andrea x

Cora said...

I love the graphics and poems! You are so right about the text messages and e-mails...doomed to the old delete button. Postcards are a lost art.
Thanks for sharing the book...it is awesome!

Celestial Charms said...

I just adore vintage post cards too. A little piece of history to hold. My favorite one is of the green horse drawn sled. I must be iching for Christmas ;)
Thanks for showing us these.
Maureen

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I love postcards....and keep all of mine! And I love imagining someone else's life by what they've written! Love the tutorial below but couldn't get the comment box to come up! I would love to make one! Thanks! ♥

Kateyed said...

Twyla,
That is absolutely the most beautiful album of cards. I love the one that you shared. I am crazy about those little cottages with the sloped roofs. So charming! I am anxious to see the tutorial below! i would love to learn to make a super quick lantern!
Suz

Jill said...

I just love old postcards & reading the sentiments from friends & relatives of long ago when times were simpler! Thanks for this lovely post.

Holly Loves Art said...

Thank you for sharing all the lovely postcards. I love them too and have saved many that I've received during the years from other countries. They are always cheery!

And thanks so much for dropping by my blog and commenting about my darling Albie. I too lost my girl Bichon Chloe 2 weeks before her 16th birthday about 3 years ago. I wish our babies could come into our lives and stay with us so much longer. It's hard when they turn into seniors and we watch them become frail. I treasure every minute.

Have a great week.
Hugs,
Holly

Sarita Boyette said...

What a lovely postcard album and cards! I'm glad some one preserved this beautiful piece of the past. xoxoxo

Beedeebabee said...

Oh Twyla, What a lovely book! I have a box in which I keep the special cards I get...a modern day postcard album, I guess. Love this. Thanks for sharing! xo Paulette

Unknown said...

What an inspiring post! You're right: too many special words and memories will not be preserved for future generations. I'm going to commit to more letter writing---actually WRITING them--and ask my family to do the same! :)

Have a wonderful day!

Sarah

My Vintage Studio said...

Your postcard collection is wonderful! I love looking at the writing style on the postcards. Beautiful graphics.

Wishing you a wonderful day!

Sharon

Gloria said...

How sweet these postcards are!
I saved old letters and cards written to me from my grandmother (and all of my family members) to have a little bit of history for my family. I still love getting snail mail (& sending it), which seems like a lost art now...unfortunately. I hope somebody down the road will appreciate them like I do! :)

Have a sweet day!
@}~`}~~~ Gloria

Carol Bennett said...

Love these old postcards, I have several Christmas postcards from the early 1900's. Thet're so pretty!
Carol in GA

Sue H @ Astrachic Studio said...

Thanks for sharing your lovely
old postcards. How beautiful they
are! I collect them too.
If they are written on all the
better!
Best Wishes,
Sue
Astrachic Studio
South Australia
PS Love the Barbies too!

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