Friday, March 25, 2011

Easter Greetings - Postcard Friendship Friday


One of the cards I found in Grammie's papers (rescued from the fire bin - ack!) is this beautiful Easter postcard.
It was never mailed, however the back has an inscription "Amelia - From Mother".

The front picture of flowers is cut separately, and held on with a tiny ribbon.
When you flip it open ...


It is a separate little card!

In doing some research, I have determined Amelia to be "Miss Amelia Falk", my Grampa Lester's cousin. She was born sometime in 1884 to Dietrich Falk and Sophie (Harms). From what I can tell, she never married, and was employed at "The Portland Hotel" in Portland, Oregon for many years.

It has been fun and exciting to be able to find out so much information about my family.

To see postcards from around the world, visit Beth at "The Best Hearts Are Crunchy", and join us for Postcard Friendship Friday!


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10 comments:

  1. MrCachetMarch 25, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Hey! We get a history lesson to go with a beautiful Easter card as well. Thanks for playing along on Postcard Friendly Friday!

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  2. FunoldhagMarch 25, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Another beauty - Easter cards are extra special.

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  3. JoyMarch 25, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    A pretty card to receive at Easter. Lucky you rescued it.

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  4. Sheila @ A Postcard a DayMarch 25, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    So very pretty. I wish they'd make them like this nowadays.

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  5. Beth NiquetteMarch 25, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Wow--when you told me about this postcard, I couldn't quite visualize it. Did you know Grammie Jenny also worked at the same place? I wonder what the connection might have been.

    Thanks for posting for PFF! Have a gorgeously marvelous day, Sissy!

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  6. MuseSwingsMarch 25, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Such a beautiful card! It's nice to know about the people how gave and cherished it!

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  7. HeatherMarch 26, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    HOw wonderful to find out such family history. Thanks-you for sharing it with me.

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  8. Postcard PerfectMarch 28, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    What a beautiful easter postcard!

    Joining PFF for the first time and I'm late! :)
    Postcard Friendship Friday#1

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  9. CaroleApril 1, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Very pretty. The front looks like that puffed design.

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  10. Beth NiquetteApril 3, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    This one is absolutely beautiful, Sissy. Your card collection is amazing. I think you should open a museum of found objects someday. I bet it would go over well. I love your artwork and your collections--they are wonderful and inspiring.

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