Stray Paper Posts

Postcards and assorted ephemera

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We want to go to bed

(same kitties, same)

Vintage postcard by the Rotograph Co., from my collection, postmarked 1908

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Who said we looked alike?

Vintage postcard from my collection, postmarked 1910

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On Time

Vintage postcard from my collection, postmarked 1908

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"Now she won't squeak when I pull her tail"

(For the record, I do not condone the actions of this tiny sociopath. Don't oil your cats!)

Vintage postcard from my collection, copyright 1909

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"Late again with the milk"

Vintage postcard from my collection, unposted

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Ah, another bird!!

Vintage postcard from my collection, unposted

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"Quite Contented."

Vintage postcard from my collection, unposted

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So tired waiting.

Vintage postcard from my collection, unposted

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Vintage postcard by the Rotograph Co., postmarked 1906

"Dead to the World" from my collection

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Vintage postcard by the Rotograph Co., postmarked 1909

"A Box Party at the Opera" from my collection

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Vintage postcard by the Rotograph Co., postmarked 1907

"The Stranger in the Mirror" from my collection

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Vintage postcard by the Rotograph Co., 1906

"Won't you take me along?" from my collection

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Vintage postcard by the Rotograph Co., postmarked 1906

"On the Stump" from my collection

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Vintage postcard by the Rotograph Co., postmarked 1906

"Mary Ann" from my collection

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“Sauve qui peut”. This is a French phrase that translates literally to something like "save yourself who's able/can" and roughly equates to “run for your life!” or “every man for himself!”, indicating a chaotic or dangerous situation/stampede. Postcard from my collection, no date/info.

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Vintage postcard by the Rotograph Co., 1905

"Hope The Ball Bounces This Way" from my collection

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Vintage postcard by the Rotograph Co., 1905

"The Twins" from my collection