Photographs, vintage postcards and other ephemera


Wednesday 30 November 2011

Brotherly Love

On the reverse: The "Alpha" Postcard, The "Alphasa" Publishing Co Ltd, 2 & 4 Scrutton Street, London EC2, Printed in Sweden, No. 155.

Thursday 24 November 2011

Charlie

Another photograph of Charlie. Written on the reverse: "With love from Charlie xxx".

Wednesday 23 November 2011

Advance

Ja-Ja Heraldic Series, issued by Stoddart & Co, Halifax, West Yorkshire, 1905-1917. This card has the Type 1 front and Type 3 reverse.

Tuesday 22 November 2011

Family portrait

Photographer: H M Veale & Co, 98 Victoria Street, Bristol.
Written on the reverse: "Doris Mary Metivier Lee Age 11 yrs 8 months, Thomas Clement Metivier Lee Age 9 yrs 4 months, Alfred John Metivier Lee Age 7 yrs 2 months, Gladys Elizabeth Metivier Lee Age 4 yrs 10 months".
Gladys Elizabeth's birth was registered in the 4th quarter of 1906 - this dates the photograph to 1911.

Friday 18 November 2011

The Chrysanthemum Girl

Postmarked Enfield, January 26, 1910. Davidson Bros. Real Photographic Series.

Thursday 17 November 2011

Wednesday 16 November 2011

With Love to dear Grand-ma on her Birthday

Written on the reverse: "Dear Granny Just a card to wish you many happy returns of the day, with love from Billy xxx".

Saturday 12 November 2011

Friday 11 November 2011

Two portraits


Double-sided picture locket in rose gold - one side showing a man wearing Royal Flying Corps uniform and the other his beautiful wife or sweetheart.