Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, all the way from 1908!
On December 20th, 1907, the New Year card above was posted in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to the same Mrs Marrow of 12 Prospect Place, Woolwich, who received a Christmas card from Ethel in my last post. It reads:
Dear Ma
I hope you have got over Xmas alright. Very nice card you sent me only it should have been your photo instead of the girl. I am expecting a letter from you. Love to all, Will.
Will write Sun.
How sweet of him to want a picture of his Ma! The cards below, both unused, are also for 1908 and all come from Mum’s collection of old postcards which I feel might be a rich blogging seam for the future. And speaking of future, I wish you all the very best for 2022. May it be better for us all than 2021. See you next year!
The Glasgow Gallivanter 
As I said in my previous comment, I’m fascinated by old postcards, especially if they have a message written on them. I used to buy them quite regularly although stopped when I felt it was getting out of hand! I shared some of my favourites in a post a while back, which may interest you (but please feel free to ignore if not!) https://www.toonsarah-travels.blog/postcards-from-a-time-of-war/
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I did find that interesting, thank you! I have never bought old postcards but have just taken possession of my late Mum’s collection which I need to go through to look for more gems.
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Nice old cards! And I though my post on Old Christmas Cards were about old cards. Well, old but not as old as this one.
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Thank you! I thought they were very attractive.
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Forgot to show the link https://joyfullplace.wordpress.com/2021/01/08/old-christmas-cards/ The oldest there is the first card, from Japan, dated 1970. (dates not shown in my post, my focus was on the face of the cards).
Again,, nice old card , nice post from you.
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Thanks for the link – I see them now! All very attractive, including the ones made by children.
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What a lovely and unique new year’s post, Anabel! You always delight me.
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Thanks Kim! Hope 2022 is being good to you so far.
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As a former New Yorker and still occasional visitor, I’ve driven through Elizabeth, New Jersey, plenty of times.
It’s always interesting to imagine the people who wrote old cards and letters.
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Interesting! Makes it real (though driving through suggests there might not be much to stop for). I’ve been wondering why he went there, would be fascinating to know.
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I’ve driven through on busy highways, so I don’t really know the town. I imagine it may have been charming in 1908, the year of the postcard, before much of that part of the state became so industrial.
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Best wishes for 2022…hope it is the year we say goodbye to the pandemic. (Suzanne)
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A fervent hope for that from me too! Happy new year to you and Pierre.
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Another lovely card! Happy New Year!
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Thanks! And to you.
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What a wonderful old postcard Anabel and so pretty too 🙂 Happy New Year to you 🙂
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Thanks – and to you!
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Happy New Year Anabel. Feeling hopeful that 2022 will be a kinder one. xx
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I do hope so, Sharon – happy new year to you too.
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I love old post cards…I actually collect them, and have framed and displayed some. Happy New Year, Anabel! And yes, let’s hope 2022 is the good year we all want and need.
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I may end up framing some of these! Let’s hope 2022 delivers.
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‘Mum’s collection of old postcards which I feel might be a rich blogging seam for the future.’
You’re making me regret even more that I sent my old postcard album to the auctioneer before I moved.
They lost it. 😦
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Oh no! How annoying. I don’t know what I’ll do with these, once I’ve gone through them and kept the ones I want. I know they can be quite collectible.
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How lovely to have that card and the story that goes with it. Have a great 2022.
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Thanks, you too!
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Happy 2022 to you and John. How lovely for you to have these special cards to look through. I’m looking forward to seeing more of them.
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Thanks Carol! All the best for the New Year to you too.
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Happy New Year, Anabel and John –
These old cards are such wonderful treasures.
Thank you for sharing them with us.
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Thank you Donna! All the best to you and yours for 2022.
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Lovely! And I’m pretty sure your ’22 can only get better, Anabel. Here’s to it!
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I’m pretty sure too! Hopeful, anyway. Thanks Jo.
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What a wonderful and precious glimpse into the past. Happy New Year 2022 to you and John. Yes, may it be more pleasant than the previous one. Sending sunshine, good health, and best wishes your way, Anabel!
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Here’s hoping! All the best to you too.
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It sounds like you inherited a treasure trove of goodies! I am looking forward to reading more about them. All the best for a happy, healthy 2022, Anabel!
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Thank you, Janis, and the same to you.
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What treasures those cards from a bygone era are Anabel. Reminding us of a slower more tranquil time. Hoping for a more positive year ahead.
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Oh, so am I, Pauline, so am I!
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Anabel – Happy and healthy New Year to you. Love the postcard idea for stories to come. Eager to read more – Susan
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Thank you, Susan, lovely to hear from you!
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Given current events I think ‘Looking Forward to a better New Year’ might be more appropriate rather than ‘Happy’ as I’m hopeful it might be better than the one just gone. Got a long list of things I’ve had to put on hold for the last two so maybe third time lucky.
Traditional ‘Best wishes for 2022’ though.
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We can only be optimistic! It helps – a bit.
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Best wishes for a wonderful New Year. I’m looking forward to seeing more postcards.
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Thanks Kathleen! I’m sure there will be more.
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Happy New Year to you too Anabel.
I’m sure 2022 will be better than 2021
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We can only hope so!
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All the best wishes your way from here. 🙂
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Thank you! Best wishes to you too.
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All my best wishes for you, Anabel, and yours, especially for good health, in 2022,
Pit
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Thank you!
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I’m sure the task of sorting through your mum’s stuff is hard. But I will wish you a Happy New Year.
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Thanks Eilene. 2022 can surely only be better than 2021!
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What a treasure trove! 2021 was a toughie for you and my heart goes out to you as all sorts of memories will be surfacing. Take care and I hope we all have a far more normal 2022.
Jude xx
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Thanks Jude. I hope that too. We could all do with a break.
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Hi. Here’s to a healthy and fulfilling 2022!
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Oh, I hope so, Neil!
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Happy New Year
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Thank you, and to you!
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Beautiful cards for New Year in the past – sadly modern cards will never be as lovely as these. It’s so nice that you found all these in your mum’s collection – definitely a good blogging theme and I’m looking forward to seeing some more. Happy New Year to you Anabel, I hope it’s a good one for you 🙂
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Well, I have a shoebox full and 2 albums to look at,so I’m sure I’ll find something to write about! All the best to you for 2022.
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What lovely cards, Anabel, and thank you for sharing them with us. Hope the next year will be a better one for us. You’ve had a tough 2021 so here’s hoping for a good 2022. Mari
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Thanks Mari – I really hope you are right about 2022. Happy New Year!
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Hi Anabel – those postcards I’m sure will be a huge source of information … what a treasure trove your mother held on to …
Happy New Year … with thoughts – Hilary
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She did! Thanks Hilary – Happy New Year to you too.
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