This illustration of the Easter Bunny was found in the postcard collection of my grandfather, Donald C. Minor, and is one of my very favorite Easter Greetings. This white rabbit sets out to spread Easter joy bearing an egg-shaped knapsack full of violets, a Victorian symbol of faithfulness and love. Dressed for hiking long distances, … Continue reading The Easter Bunny
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Here Comes Peter Cottontail: Wordless Wednesday with vintage postcards
Here comes Peter Cottontail.Hoppin Drivin' down the bunny trailHippity hoppety Hurrying, hurrying,Easter's on its way. Eight year old Ralph sent this card to his friend, my grandfather, Donald C. Minor, in April of 1908. Driving one of those new-fangled automobiles, Peter Cottontail could spread his Easter joy at speeds of up to 45 mph. This snazzy … Continue reading Here Comes Peter Cottontail: Wordless Wednesday with vintage postcards
Spring Greetings: Wordless Wednesday with Vintage Postcards
This pretty card was sent to eight year old Donald C. Minor of Carmichaels, Pennyslvania by his cousin, Leora Black of Fort Dodge, Iowa on 20 March 1910. There is no publisher's trademark on the back, but the message more than makes up for that lack of information. Dear Cousin: Recieved (sic) your card … Continue reading Spring Greetings: Wordless Wednesday with Vintage Postcards
Shoots, Roots, and Leaves 