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

Geo. W. Kissinger, Flour, Feed, and Potatoes, Reading, Pennsylvania

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:18:02 +0000

A small Victorian-era trade card for George W Kissinger (1855-1935), a merchant in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Geo. W. Kissinger,

Flour, Feed & Potatoes,
No. 929 Penn St., Reading, Pa.

Bufford

Aim Straight

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 18:47:53 +0000

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"Aim Straight. A. Lanborn."

Cupid is aiming straight for the heart in the illustration on this nineteenth-century sentiment card.

First Pick

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 18:27:08 +0000

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"First Pick. O. L. Schwencke, lith., N.Y."

A cigar box label printed by O. L. Schwencke. Notice how a box featuring this label appears within the design of the label itself. This recursive picture-within-a-picture is called the Droste effect, which is named after the Droste cacao tin that featured an illustration of a nun holding the tin.

George B. Weast, Dealer in Stoves and Tinware, Newville, Pa.

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 16:27:08 +0000

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"Geo. B. Weast, dealer in stoves, tinwate, &c., R.R. St., Newville, Pa."

This may be the same George B. Weast (1862-1946) who's identified as a "retired sheet metal worker" in an obituary reprinted in his Find A Grave entry.

Long May Peace Attend Thee!

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 21:22:48 +0000

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"Long may peace attend thee!"

A Victorian-era hidden-name calling card with shaking hands, a sailing ship, and the Statue of Liberty, all surrounded by a border of roses and forget-me-nots. The colorful illustration consists of a separate die-cut that lifts up on the right-hand side to reveal the name of "Edward M. Mercer" printed underneath.

J. G. Lutkenhoff, Dealer in Dry Goods and Notions, Covington, Kentucky

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 16:58:15 +0000

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"J. G. Lutkenhoff, dealer in dry goods & notions, No. 128 Pike Street, Covington, Ky."

See also Ask and Ye Shall Receive:

Frances Clara Folsom Cleveland (Mrs. Grover Cleveland)

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 20:40:48 +0000

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Caption: "Mrs. Cleveland." Name hidden underneath the printed scrap: "Rue Crounover" (see Explanation of Hidden Name Calling Cards for an illustration showing how these cards work).

Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, began his first term in office (1885-1889) as a bachelor, but married Frances Clara Folsom in 1886. She served as First Lady during the remainder of Cleveland's first term and again during his second term (1893-1897).

President Cleveland was also featured on a similar calling card:

World's Columbian Exposition Calling Card, Administration Hall

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 22:10:20 +0000

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"Administration Hall. From your friend."

A Victorian-era hidden-name calling card with an illustration of the Administration Building at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. The illustration is a separate piece that lifts up to reveal the name (in this case, "Harry Owens") printed underneath.

Brooklyn Bridge Valentine

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:11:36 +0000

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"Loving thoughts."

See also Statue of Liberty Valentine.

D. K. Burkholder for Sheriff, Lancaster, Pa., 1887

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 14:27:40 +0000

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"For sheriff: D. K. Burkholder of Lancaster City, 1887. Subject to Republican rules."

Red Rose Boys, Radio, Vaudeville, and Dance Entertainers

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 21:21:48 +0000

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"Red Rose Boys, radio, vaudeville, and dance entertainers, Paul E. Shank, mgr., Rheems, Pa. Phone 109J2, E'town ex. Entertainment for all occasions. WGAL, WEEU, WHP."

Try Again

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 16:53:50 +0000

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Try Again.

'Tis a lesson you should heed, Try again, try again;
If at first you don't succeed, Try again;
Then your courage should appear,
If you will but perservere,
You will conquer, never fear, Try again, try again.

Handwritten on the back of the card: "Loren & Persnelia Wright."

M. Roy Rumrill

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 18:06:54 +0000

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A selection of Victorian-era calling cards.

A Toddler at the Table

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 20:40:16 +0000

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Celluloid medallion with a photo of a child on a colorful background of flowers and a butterfly. For additional examples, see my Celluloid Photographic Medallions album or head over to Flickr to see the George Eastman House's remarkable collection of Celluloid Medallions & Buttons.

A Merry Christmas to You, E.H.W., Teacher

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 22:07:15 +0000

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This delicate Victorian-era Christmas greeting card (smaller in size than a modern business card) displays an eye-catching, three-dimensional design featuring embossed flowers, die-cut stems and leaves peeking out from under a faux folded corner, and stippled shadowing around fake slits through which the flowers and pin extend.

Friendship's Tie

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:38:40 +0000

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"Friendship's tie. Love sincere."

Bicycle Calling Card

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:38:24 +0000

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"Accept my best wishes."

General Hancock Calling Card

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:38:28 +0000

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"Gen. Hancock. With fond greetings."

American Civil War General Winfield Scott Hancock appears on this hidden name calling card.

See also calling cards for General Logan and General Sherman.

I Wish I Could Catch You

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:38:46 +0000

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This type of Victorian "hidden name" calling card consists of an underlying card--this one has scalloped edges--with a colorful printed "scrap" covering the name that's printed on the card. In this case, the name hidden underneath the scrap is "Blanchie V. Wherley." The scrap, which is only glued to the card along the left-hand edge, can be carefully lifted from the right in order to reveal the name.

To understand how this works, see the following illustration (below), which demonstrates how to lift the scrap to uncover the name printed on the card.

The chromolithographed die-cut scraps often featured typical Victorian motifs, such as flowers, birds, and hands. Other scraps had patriotic themes, including U.S. flags, presidents, and Union generals of the American Civil War.

For additional examples of this type of Victorian card, see below or take a look at my Hidden Name Calling Cards album.

Love Unites Us

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:38:42 +0000

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