Wallis ("Uncle Wally" in the family, 1905-1957) was one of four sons of James Edgar Wood (1871-1939) and Mary Slatter Wood (1869-1925). His brothers were: Edgar James Wood (1903-1986), John Andrew Wood (1908-1980), and Theodore William Wood (1910-1968).
Although James Edgar Wood was a builder--a carpenter from a long, long line of carpenters in the Wood family tree--none of his sons entered that trade. All pursued careers in business and, in their spare time, tinkered with home-improvement carpentry here and there.
My late father-in-law Edgar James Wood had these colorful greeting cards carefully stored away for many years. How wonderful that they've been passed down in the family for 103 years, and counting.
I love vintage postcards, much more special when they're family, though.
ReplyDeleteI toss greeting cards almost as soon as I receive them, so I am always impressed when a collection from someone's ancestor surfaces. I really like the style of this card.
ReplyDeleteI usually toss greeting cards after a few months, except for hand-made cards and letters, which I cherish and save...these cards are so artistic and convey so much about the family ties that I'm delighted they're still in the family.
ReplyDeleteThat is a delightful card.
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