Album Thanksgiving from Alan Mays

Thanksgiving Feast with Phonograph, Lamp, and Wallpaper (Food on Table)

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 06:59:00 +0000

A close-up view of the turkey, pies, and other dishes set out for a family's early twentieth-century Thanksgiving dinner (or at least it looks like a Thanksgiving meal). See also the full version of this photograph.

Thanksgiving Feast with Phonograph, Lamp, and Wallpaper (Cropped)

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 06:59:02 +0000

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Note the cylinder phonograph on the sideboard, the kerosene lamp on the right, and the wallpaper in the background, See also the full version of this photograph and a photo of a similar cylinder phonograph.

Thanksgiving Feast with Phonograph, Lamp, and Wallpaper

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 06:59:04 +0000

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A Vintage Photos Theme Park photo for the monthly topic of family gatherings for Thanksgiving or other occasions.

A family pauses for a photo before they dig in to their Thanksgiving dinner. Despite the turkey, pies, and other dishes on the table, my eye was drawn to the kerosene lamp hanging from the ceiling, the elaborate design of the wallpaper in the background, and the cylinder phonograph hidden in the shadows on the sideboard. See a cropped version of the photo for a better view of these items. For another photo with a similar phonograph, see Young Man Posing with an Edison Cylinder Phonograph.

This is a real photo postcard with a divided back (introduced in 1907) but no stamp box, address, or message.

A Thanksgiving Greeting from the United States Capitol

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 22:58:02 +0000

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A couple of turkeys arrive at (or depart from?) the United States Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., in this illustration from a Thanksgiving postcard dated 1910.

The postcard is addressed on the other side to "Mrs. Geo Hamlin, 9 Dean[e] St., Portland, Me.," and postmarked in New York City on November 23, 1910.

Handwritten message: "Rena & Geo out for a ride. Best love to both of you & hope you have a happy Thanksgiving. Kitty."

Rena (1882-1974) and George Hamlin (1882-1958) were both twenty-eight years old and had been married for about three years when they received this postcard. It's possible that Kitty, the sender of the card, was Catherine Lewis, Rena's mother.

For some other turkey motorists, see Thanksgiving Day Fugitives and A Wingless Steed Will Take the Winner to a Fine Thanksgiving Dinner.

Corny Thanksgiving Greetings

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 03:58:02 +0000

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For another early twentieth-century ear-of-corn Thanksgiving postcard, see Thanksgiving Greetings.

Thanksgiving Greetings from the Pole

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 03:57:04 +0000

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Young polar explorers wear warm clothes to celebrate Thanksgiving at "the Pole" in this postcard illustration from 1910. But which pole--North or South?

Frederick Cook claimed that he reached the North Pole in 1908, and Robert Peary said that he arrived there in 1909. Around the same time, Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott were attempting to be the first to reach the South Pole.

In the 1900s and 1910s, polar expeditions received widespread attention in newspapers and magazines in the same way that the later news media covered the race to the moon in the 1960s and 1970s. The publisher's generic caption about "the Pole" gave the postcard a longer shelf life since it applied equally to whichever direction--North or South--a polar expedition was going.

Printed on the other side of the postcard: "Thanksgiving Series No. 10"

May Your Thanksgiving Blessings Be Ripened by a Sunshiny Heart!

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 03:55:02 +0000

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"May your Thanksgiving blessings be ripened by a sunshiny heart! H.B.G."

A Thanksgiving postcard illustrated by H. B. Griggs (H.B.G.). For other postcards by Griggs, see:

-- 'Rah, 'Rah, 'Rah, Thanksgiving!!!
-- Were It Not for Friday's Pain
-- Thanksgiving Nightmare
-- May Love Always Serve Your Thanksgiving Feast

Addressed on the other side to Mrs. Laura Pease, 107 Stone St., Spokane, Wash., and postmarked in Charles City, Iowa, on November 14, 1910.

Handwritten message: "Have not heard from you for a long time. How are you all. We are all well. I wrote to you two or three weeks ago and got no answer. Love to all. A.J.M."

Printed on the verso: "L.&E. Serie 2263."

Thanksgiving Day Escapees

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 05:12:02 +0000

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"Thanksgiving Greetings."

In this illustration from an early twentieth-century postcard, two turkeys are making their escape in an automobile to avoid being the main attraction at a Thanksgiving Day meal.

The postcard is addressed on the other side to Miss Elsie Thornton, Main Street, Fox Chase, Pa., and was postmarked in West Philadelphia, Pa., in November (day and year smudged and unreadable). Handwritten message: "With love, Dot and Lee."

Printed on the back: "A.S.B. 290. Made in Germany."

See also Thanksgiving Day Fugitives and A Wingless Steed Will Take the Winner to a Fine Thanksgiving Dinner.

May Love Always Serve Your Thanksgiving Feast

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 05:10:02 +0000

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"May love always serve your Thanksgiving feast. HBG."

A Thanksgiving postcard illustrated by H. B. Griggs (HBG).

At first glance, I somehow thought that this was a Valentine's Day postcard with a couple of Cupids who were rather gruesomely melting a heart or maybe trying to fix a broken one. But after I read the sentiment, I realized that they're roasting a turkey rather than a heart, and it's a Thanksgiving Day card instead of a valentine.

For another curious Griggs holiday card featuring these Cupid-like putti, see May Love Light Your Halloween Lantern!

Thanksgiving Greetings from Columbia and Her Turkeys

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 06:23:04 +0000

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A Thanksgiving postcard that shows Columbia—"the personification of the United States"—patting a turkey on the head. It's addressed on the other side to Miss Anna Johnson, Rockaway, New Jersey, Easton Heights. and postmarked Middle Valley, N.J., Nov. 25, 1909.

Message: "I guess we can soon skate now if this weather lasts, and I hope it will. You must write and tell me about F., you know I want to hear about it. Laura."

For the sake of comparison, see Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving Greeting for another national personification on a holiday postcard.

A Thanksgiving Wish—A Harvest without Measure

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 06:23:10 +0000

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A Thanksgiving greeting card with Art Deco design and color, dating to the late 1920s or early 1930s.

A Thanksgiving Wish

May this Thanksgiving bring to you
A harvest without measure:
Good cheer and joy and friendships true
And every kind of pleasure!

Best Wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 06:23:06 +0000

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"Best Wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving. Ellen H. Clapsaddle. Painting only copyrighted by S. Garre, 1909."

Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 06:23:08 +0000

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"Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving. Ellen H. Clapsaddle. Painting only copyrighted by S. Garre, 1909."

A Happy Thanksgiving with Ice Cream

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 02:32:56 +0000

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This Thanksgiving greeting card with an Art Deco-y design from the 1920s is also an advertisement for the Carry Ice Cream Company, which manufactured Carry's Frozen Pudding Ice Cream and other treats in Washington, D.C.

A Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is such a happy time. Guests arrive—the joyful greetings—jest and laughter—the Thanksgiving dinner. When all are lingering over the bountiful repast, surprise them with Carry's Frozen Pudding Ice Cream. It's so delicious and adds the delightful finishing touch every hostess desires.

Purest cream, nuts, fruits, and flavors are mingled to produce a characteristic Carry confection. Just the thing for luncheons, late suppers, and other social affairs. At all Carry dealers—or phone Lincoln 5900. Please place your orders early for prompt service.

Turkeys Breaking the Wishbone on Thanksgiving Day

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 00:47:08 +0000

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A 1908 Tuck postcard with an apparently cannibalistic Thanksgiving scene of two turkeys pulling on a wishbone.

Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving Greeting

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 04:46:34 +0000

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"Uncle Sam. Thanksgiving Greeting."

Uncle Sam is carrying a turkey and a flag on this patriotic Thanksgiving postcard mailed in 1910.

Here's to a Jolly Thanksgiving Feast

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:02:03 +0000

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"Here's to jolly feast with Thanksgiving greetings." Printed on the back: "Thanksgiving Series No. 26."

A male turkey with a woman's head? Or a woman wearing a turkey costume? Just another quirky American Thanksgiving postcard from the early twentieth century.

Thanksgiving Ball! Lisbon, N.H., 1869

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 16:40:35 +0000

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"Thanksgiving Ball! At Town Hall, Lisbon, N.H., Thursday eve., Nov. 18, 1869. Your company is solicited. Floor managers, J. K. Atwood, J. W. Coburn. Music furnished by the orchestra of the Lisbon Cornet Band. Ticket for dancing, $1.00."

Thanksgiving for Good Citizenship

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 16:47:58 +0000

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One in a series of patriotic Thanksgiving postcards depicting various diners at flag-draped tables. For another example, see Thanksgiving for Our Army and Navy Forever (below).

Thanksgiving Greetings from Uncle Sam

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 16:58:43 +0000

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For some other quirky Thanksgiving postcards featuring Uncle Sam, see Ruler of the Day on Thanksgiving and Uncle Turkey Sam (below).