This fair lady sends greetings for a Happy Christmas. Seven year old Donald C. Minor received this card at Christmastime 1909, and though the painting is not signed, I believe it to be another Ellen H. Clapsaddle card. Why? An embossed frame of gold holds the portrait of a sweet young lady, hair swept stylishly up … Continue reading My Fair Lady Wishes You A Happy Christmas!
Ellen H. Clapsaddle
Happy Thanksgiving Greetings: (almost) Wordless Wednesday with Vintage Postcard #5
This series digitizes a set of postcards collected by my grandfather Donald C. Minor from 1906-1910. Born in Greene County, Pennsylvania in 1902, Donald was the youngest son, youngest grandson and youngest cousin of the Francis Marion and Mary Jane Gwynn Minor clan. His parents, Robert and May Stephenson Minor, sent cards from their travels; his … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving Greetings: (almost) Wordless Wednesday with Vintage Postcard #5
Postcard Advent Calendar, December 22: My Fair Lady Wishes You A Happy Christmas!
This fair lady sends greetings for a Happy Christmas on this ninth day of my Minor Postcard Advent Calendar. Seven year old Donald C. Minor received this card at Christmastime 1909, and though the painting is not signed, I believe it to be another Ellen H. Clapsaddle card. Why? An embossed frame of gold holds … Continue reading Postcard Advent Calendar, December 22: My Fair Lady Wishes You A Happy Christmas!
Shoots, Roots, and Leaves 