posted on May 23, 2004 07:09:59 PM new
I got some old postcards and greeting cards today for nothing and I'm keeping all but three of them. I have no clue as to dating these things. If anyone can help even with a round about age, I'd appreciate it! My favorite is the second one! I also found one from 1902 that from the founder of Bigalow Chevrolet here in Cleveland. That's a keeper!
posted on May 23, 2004 11:23:50 PM new
Cheryl: I just finished, a few weeks ago, selling a lot of old greeting cards from family archives and I'm happy to tell you that I do know something about this area. Our family cards were dated, too.
The first card is from about 1930, plus or minus a few years.
The second one, judging from the lady's dress, is from turn of the century up to about 1915. I think the typeface also gives it away.
The third is almost identical to several that I have sold; they were all from 1905 - about 1930.
Have you looked on the back of the greeting cards to see what company made them? If there are any listed, let me know.
Now, everything I've said here is my best guess--and I've been known to be wrong!
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posted on May 24, 2004 04:59:44 AM new
I can't read the printing on the postcard - it certainly dates after 1907 ( divided back) and before 1920. If there is an artist name in the small print you might want to list under "artist signed" (Do an ebay search to price items by that artist)Make sure you mention the hat in the listing title.
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posted on May 24, 2004 05:25:05 AM new
Hi, neglus! It says: Copyright 1907, The Rosenthal Co., New York. Cute, isn't it? Just think back then this was probably a scandelous post card. What kind of hat is it (besides gosh darn ugly?) Have no clue. The number 202 is under the caption.
Cheryl
[ edited by cblev65252 on May 24, 2004 05:26 AM ]
What kind of hat is it (besides gosh darn ugly?) Have no clue. The number 202 is under the caption.