That's me---
This postcard is of a humorous bent, and judging by the brisk tone of the words, this is what softens the crisp comment. It is said that communication is 95% tone of voice...yet the few words written on this one leave no mistake of what the writer is demanding. It is also most likely, given the nature of the woman's clothing, that Arthur is not the person in this photo.
"That's me"--it appears that this outlandishly dressed woman's photo and comment are laid upon and attached to the embossed, frame-like postcard paper. This particular copy is fragile, and includes an approximatley 1-1/4 x 1/4 inch side border piece about realy to fall off. It's message is clear and to the point.
Norfolk Nebr
Aust 28(The printed word "for" at the top is lined out.)
Addition (23 August, 2010): Another examination of this postcard leads me to now believe that what I thought was the word "for" crossed out, is actually "11" for the year 1911.
Aust 28(The printed word "for" at the top is lined out.)
Addition (23 August, 2010): Another examination of this postcard leads me to now believe that what I thought was the word "for" crossed out, is actually "11" for the year 1911.
Your Cousin
(Arthur)
Postcard collecting can be a fun, rewarding hobby while at the same time remaining at a relatively low cost...or relatively high cost. Often the most sought after cards must be in mint condition. If you choose to collect for the content and postmark rather than the images, however, the elements of some sort of wear and use will always be evident.
There are many extraordinary people...in fact, most people will slip away into anonymous history, known only to their familys--and that only if some sort of documented record is kept. The bread and butter--the meat and potatoes--of lives lived are aways found in the every day routines. In the regularities of simplicity can be found what real life is all about.
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