Old Postcard - Dock

I just love this old postcard I found in the stack I bought at the "estate sale".

When I first looked at the picture, I thought it was an ordinary "people-playing-on-dock" shot. Then I looked closer.

The men on the dock are all dressed up - suits, ties, bowler hats.

The women are apparently in swim suits - but they're not swimming.

They're each in their own BARREL, bare legs hanging over the edges!

I really wish I knew the story behind this picture.

 

As for the date ... most of the postcards I bought that day are dated (either marked or researched) between 1900 and 1920 - so I'm going to assume this one is between those dates.

 

Ah, if only these cards could talk - what stories I would hear!!!

 

 

Wash Day Postcard

As an advertised "estate sale" - it was a washout.

Maybe four tables full of overpriced junk that was old, on a patio outside of a touristy shop full of more overpriced junk that was new.

Then I spied the stack of old postcards.

From the early 1900's!

Like this wonderful picture card showing two ladies dressed in their Sunday finest to do the weekly laundry.

I am fascinated by the "washing machine" - complete with "agitator" and "wringer"!

The family must have been fairly affluent to afford such a newfangled device!!!

And don't you just love the barn and rail fence in the background?

 "Fridays Fences"!

Beth over at "The Best Hearts Are Crunchy" is hosting "Postcard Friendship Friday" - 

(Did you know today is Domestic Goddess Day???

 I didn't either! But this postcard is perfect!!!)