Pasadena had streetcars in 1912. And the sky had a slightly greenish tint.
What I find hard to believe that even then the mail could find the addressee based on just a name in a city like New York. And what is "R.J.D.#4" ? A signature? So many mysteries...
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Oh, I have some old postcards too. I know they're worth more if never sent or written on, but I find that have the fun and romance. I think the letters are RFD, which stands for (let me look it up, here it is) Rural Free Delivery, meaning mail delivery to remote areas. So the #4 must have designated a rural route or something.
half the fun, dammit. Half the fun. I need coffee.
I agree, postcards that have something written on them are way better. Thanks on the RFD. I would have never figured it out on my own.
Vanda, your photos of Budapest are fascinating...wowo. love'm
Thanks Mme Gramophone. I wish i could go back and take some more.
Miss H. I just went to a postcard fair today in the Valley. Some vendors had postcards for c25 a piece. Have you ever gone to any of these? They have them every couple of months in different places, sometimes in Glendale.
I've been to the Vintage Paper Fair and the NW Postcard Show before, but there are probably others. Have a hearty breakfast before you go.
Sounds interesting, though I probably don't need another venue to spend money on.
Oh wow, I'd love to do a then and now with this card. I can't tell exactly which corner it was taken from. I'd have to take it downtown with me and stand around gazing.
Have you ever noticed how beautiful the penmanship is from bygone eras? A friend of mine who teaches typography sent me a invite awhile back that was so beautiful, I ended up throwing away the invite and keeping the envelope.
Have you seen these postcards? I absolutely love it when people write on the front.
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