Dear Elsie

Postcards to my Grandmother

Postcard 247

“You will perhaps be surprised to hear Min has another daughter born yesterday, such a big baby …” Front Photograph of a group of horses in a paddock. It is … Continue reading

July 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

Postcard 216

Front Head and shoulders photo of a young woman holding and smelling a lemon rose. The lower edge is marked: A.77.  4. Back Headed Post Card with a divided back. … Continue reading

June 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

Postcard 186

“But remember I have gone for you and when I return I hope to find you the same little Girl as before.” Front Hand coloured photo of a woman and … Continue reading

May 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

Postcard 177

“May every joy be yours that fortune sends” Front A small photo of a row of thatched cottages is set in the centre of the card. A diagonal floral pattern … Continue reading

April 29, 2014 · Leave a comment

Postcard 175

“Just a line to wish you a Merry Xmas and a Very Happy New Year.” Front A small photo of a river in a forest is set in the shape … Continue reading

April 27, 2014 · 1 Comment

Postcard 142

“Just a line to learn how you are getting on. ” Front A framed photo of a woman is set inside a sketch of a hill topped with trees. The … Continue reading

March 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Postcard 118

“…down here now it is as cold as blumming ice in the morning and as hot as fire in the day time.” Front A woman sits at an upright piano.Her … Continue reading

March 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Postcard 97

“I have only about 140 PCs.” Front A photo taken in a sitting room. A woman sits on a chair next to a table and lamp. She is playing a … Continue reading

February 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

Postcard 78

“They tell me you have grown so.” Front A small child stands on a box talking on a wall mounted telephone. Beneath the photo are the words: Merry Christmas, Happy … Continue reading

January 20, 2014 · 2 Comments

Postcard 53

“A bright and happy Christmas to you.” Front The black and white card shows two frames, the top one circular and the bottom one oval. Each are surrounded by holly … Continue reading

December 26, 2013 · Leave a comment