Vintage Easter...

I have a large collection of vintage postcards and I thought I would share some of my Easter ones on my blog. As far as I know none of my cards are valuable in a monetary sense, many of them are marked, creased or faded with age. I feel their imperfections add to their shabby charm and love them all. The cards I am sharing today are mostly from the early 1900s. I enjoy reading the messages on the back and wonder about the lives of the people who wrote them. Interestingly a lot of old postcards are written on in grey lead pencil. I have been told that this is because ink was expensive and many could not afford to use it.

Beautiful chicks

A gorgeous embossed cross.

More cute chicks!

A pretty floral card featuring a perennial favourite in pansies.

This lovely chick card is a Tuck design. Tuck was a famous designer of the times and his cards in mint condition can fetch good prices. I don't know how anyone could bear to sell such treasures!

Another embossed beauty.

Obviously I find chicks appealing ....

My photo doesn't do this superb card justice. I wonder what the artist's would think if they knew their designs were being loved and cherished after all this time?

Just for something different, an easter bunny.

I couldn't find any with lambs but this one has sheep :)

I hope you enjoyed looking at my cards as much as I enjoyed sharing them. I'd like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Easter.

wishing you sunshine in your shadows
Helen