Saturday, August 1, 2009

Residence of Gray Craig (1909)

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I purchased this post card just a few days ago at an antique mall.
It was the old brick building and its reflection in the water that I was attracted to.
Also, the postmark of 1909 sealed the deal.
I found an original article about this house written in 1904, showing the very same image as on my postcard.
If you'd like to read the full article click here: http://www.vintagedesigns.com/architecture/gothic/castle/gc/index.htm

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The backs of the postcards are always my favorite part. I love reading the thoughts of people and seeing how detailed they get in their descriptions.

This one is addressed to:

Miss Lydia R. Sherman, West Kingston, Rhode Island

The author writes:

I am coming up to E_____ (unable to decipher) next saturday if nothing happens to m_____ (unable to decipher)-

Will come up and see you if I can. If I should (but) come do you suppose ________(unable to decipher) aunt Dannie would bring the Joeraniumm sometime when she is going to W______ (unablee to decipher) and leave it at Ballo Still. I should get it from marie all right.

Not sure if those are exact words. The handwriting was a little hard to read.

If you click on the pictures you'll get a larger view.

Maybe someone else will have better luck deciphering the note, than I did.

5 comments:

  1. the graphics in my blog I get from people who make them for me. Glad u like them

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  2. I love the postcard! What a great idea to collect them. And what a beautiufl old castle! Thanks for sharing!...Debbie

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  3. OH I love it. Old letters, postcards, documents make my heart skip a beat.

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  4. Love the post card. Love the cool background for your new blog. And if you'll write me off blog, I'll give you some suggestions for finding fun art workshops.

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  5. Dont you love the fancy handwriting? Just mosied over from Debbie's at Plate Addict. I'm going to check out your other blogs. Have a great day!

    Bonnie

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