Friday, February 12, 2016

Valentine's Day Greetings from 1912

Rachel Ellen "Nellie" Wood Lervis Kirby (1864-1954) sent this sentimental valentine postcard to her nephew, Wallis W. Wood (1905-1957), mailing it 104 years ago today, as the postmark indicates.


Little Wally was just 7 years old at the time, living in Cleveland in one of the many homes built by his father, James Edgar Wood (1871-1939). Nellie lived in Chicago with her second husband, a barber. They often kept in touch with their many nieces and nephews via postcards for holidays and birthdays.
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2 comments:

  1. WendyFebruary 14, 2016

    They don't make cards like that anymore. Pity. I love noticing dates, especially when they tie to the present.

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    1. Marian B. WoodFebruary 14, 2016

      I feel so lucky that the postmarks are visible still. Doesn't that add to the beauty of the card? Thanks for reading and commenting!

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