Photos, videos and docs of Alan Mays, with the keywords: "anthropomorphism"

Fred Flintstone with Halloween Jack-o'-Lanterns, ca. 1966

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:14:10 +0000

A Vintage Photos Theme Park photo for the theme of tricks or treats! (any kind of Halloween photo, including costumes, masks, jack-o'-lanterns, decorations, ghosts, skeletons, haunted houses, or anything spooky, scary, or frightening; no limit—post as many Halloween photos as you'd like!).

As far as I've been able to determine, the boy in this photo is wearing a Fred Flintstone costume -- a Ben Cooper TV Hero Costume -- that dates to 1966. He's posing behind three jack-o'-lanterns. Note the flame at the top of the middle one and the used matchsticks on the floor.

Halloween Heads—Girl with Jack-O'-Lanterns, 1972

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 03:34:02 +0000

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A Vintage Photos Theme Park photo for the theme of tricks and treats for Halloween.

A cute and amusing Halloween snapshot that's a little out of focus. Although the photo was developed in "Feb. 73" (as indicated on the left-hand border), the girl evidently posed with her jack-o'-lanterns during the previous October.

For a similar picture, see I Love My Jack-O'-Lantern!

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.

Easter Chick Recital

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 16:04:02 +0000

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"A Happy Easter." These strange but distinguished chick musicians appear on a postcard that was postmarked in Baltimore, Md., on April 5, 1912.

New Year Mushrooms and Snails—Viel Glück im Neuen Jahr

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 04:46:06 +0000

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"Viel Glück im neuen Jahre."

"Good luck in the New Year" is the message on this early twentieth-century German postcard featuring a snail chauffeur with two mushroom passengers.

Halloween Jack-o'-Lanterns, White Robes, and a Black Cat

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 03:55:10 +0000

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The word "Hallowe'en" in gold letters is barely visible against the dark blue nighttime sky at the top of this postcard. On the ground down below, five young women carrying jack-o'-lanterns and wearing white robes are accompanied by a black cat as they make their way through a scary forest where even the trees and rocks seem to have menacing faces.

I'm not sure what to make of this scene. Could these be novice witches on their way to a Halloween initiation where they'll receive their broomsticks and black garments? Or perhaps they're just Halloween partygoers who've gotten lost in an appropriately sinister setting.

Unfortunately, the other side of the postcard doesn't provide any clues to explain the illustration. A handwritten message says, "Was at Phila. [Philadelphia] for first time, Oct. 17, 1914, Ida," but otherwise there isn't any address, stamp, or postmark.

Greetings for Halloween—Invitation for Revelry on Mystic Halloween, 1923

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 03:10:46 +0000

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A 1923 invitation for a Halloween get-together at the Edwin Forrest House, which was the location of the Philadelphia School of Design for Women (now the Moore College of Art and Design).

I haven't been able to determine whether "Amy Lee" and "Mrs. Kuhir" were associated with the school in any way.

Greetings for Halloween

We invite you to meet with us at Edwin Forrest House at the hour of any o'clock to hold revel on the mystic Hallowe'en.

Handwritten note on the back of this postcard: "To Mrs. Kuhir, All good wishes from Amy Lee. 1923."

Printed on the back: "Series No. 297, Hallowe'en, 6 designs."

Jockey Chicks at the Easter Rabbit Race

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 08:48:02 +0000

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"Easter joy attend you."

For a similar postcard, see A Very Happy Easter to You.

Easter Serenade for the Picnic Chicks

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 08:48:04 +0000

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"Easter Greetings."

Compare this postcard with Best Easter Wishes from Mr. and Mrs. Bunny-Chick and Family.

Easter Bunny Greetings from Putnam Dyes, ca. 1910s

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 04:28:09 +0000

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"Economize by using Putnam Dyes and Putnam Dry-Cleaner."

Printed on the back of this die-cut advertising card: "Easter Greetings from Frank P. Allen, Shanks, W. Va."

A royal rabbit wearing a crown sits on colorful Easter eggs to promote Putnam Dyes—used for clothes but not eggs, as far as I know—and Putnam Dry-Cleaner, a solvent for home dry cleaning.

For another multicolored advertising piece from this company, see Putnam Fadeless Dyes and Tints Advertising Fan.

A Very Happy Easter to You

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 04:25:02 +0000

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An early twentieth-century Easter postcard.

Christmas Candle Kissing Apple

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 13:56:02 +0000

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"Merry Christmas. Love and best wishes, Catharine."

An odd anthropomorphic scene of a burning candle kissing an apple as they hang together as ornaments on a Christmas tree.

This postcard dates to the first decade of the twentieth century.

A Merry Halloween—Corncob Jack-o'-Lantern Scarecrow

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 04:25:04 +0000

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An early twentieth-century postcard with a Corncob Jack-o'-Lantern Scarecrow smoking a corncob pipe.

For another corny creature, see I'm All Ears.

All Halloween Greetings—Jack-o'-Lantern Scarecrow and Witch with Crescent Moon

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 06:05:02 +0000

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"All Hallowe'en Greetings."

A postcard addressed to Dessie Cable, 31 Linden Ave., Sewickley, Pa., and postmarked on Oct. 29, 1910, in Johnstown, Pa.

Handwritten message: "Hello Dessie, How's the weather there? We have snow and it's very cold. My address is 935 Bedford St. Moved again. Rose. Ans. soon."

Donkey Photography—"Look Pleasant"

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 06:14:02 +0000

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"Look pleasant" is what the horse/photographer is saying as a donkey and boy pose for a photo.

This is a postcard addressed on the other side to Mrs. Emma Cranford, Lisbon, Ohio, R.F.D. No. 2, and postmarked Wilson, Pa., June 27, 1910.

Handwritten message: "Sun. eve., just closing. All well and have been busy all day. Will write you a letter tomorrow. Got cherries and were fine and many thanks till better paid [I'm not sure of the meaning of this run-on sentence]. Love, Alice & Jno.

C. L. Hartz, Dealer in Meats and Cheese, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 18:43:02 +0000

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A business card by Pluck Print with an illustration of anthropomorphic pigs by the Philadelphia engraving firm of Crosscup and West.

C. L. Hartz

Dealer in all kinds of first-class smoked meats, such as ham, dried beef, bologna, breakfast bacon, &c

Cheese: New York state, full cream, imported Swiss, sapsago, kimmel, and Limburger.

223 East Frederick St., Lancaster, Pa.

At Northern and Central Markets.

Avenue C, stalls 37 and 39, Northern Market.

Pluck Print.

Buyers Office. Crosscup & West, Phila.

The Lemon

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 06:01:04 +0000

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A lemony postcard from 1906 that was connected to the "23 skidoo" fad that was popular at the time (notice the "23" on the hat or whatever it is that's on top of the lemon's head).

To find out what lemons meant in the early twentieth century and how they were connected to 23 skidoo, see Skidoo 23 Is Now 37.

For more postcards, see my 23 Skidoo and Lemons Too album.

The Lemon

Oh, something that's yellow and egg-shape, not round!
You buy by the dozen, in crates they are found;
Oh, something that's handed out freely each day,
"For yours" this portrait now comes to say.

Putnam Fadeless Dyes and Tints Advertising Fan

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 05:20:04 +0000

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"Putnam Fadeless Dyes-Tints."

A late 1920s paper advertising fan with a wooden handle. The elaborate Art Nouveau design of the fan features a green nymph in flowing robes who's using Putnam Fadeless Dyes and Tints to paint colors onto the wings of a quizzical-looking butterfly. Two other leafy green creatures kneel on either side as they hold bowls of Putnam products. Purple gnarly tree trunks and branches along with green leaves frame the fantastical scene.

See also the advertising copy on the back of the fan.

Putnam Fadeless Dyes and Tints Advertising Fan (Back)

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 05:20:02 +0000

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Partial transcription of the text on the back of the Putnam Fadeless Dyes and Tints Advertising Fan:

Putnam Fadeless Dyes, Tints

To dye, use boiling water. To tint, dip in warm water. Colors all materials.

Putnam No-Kolor Bleach removes the original color, which enables you to dye material any color desired. No-Kolor will not harm any fabric that boiling water alone will not injure.

Why Putnam Fadeless Dyes and Tints are best for you....

Tint with Putnam (no boiling is required)....

A free offer if you have gray hair....

Putnam Dry-Cleaner. The original dry cleaner.... Monroe Chemical Company, Quincy, Illinois.

The Regensteiner Corporation, Chicago.

Compliments of Geo. F. Hoy, Hublersburg, Pa.

Streetcar Chicks with Rooster Conductor for Easter

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 06:03:02 +0000

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"Easter Greetings" postcard dating to the early twentieth century.