The Newton Owen Postcard Collection represents nearly a century in the life and travels of an extended Kentucky family. The earliest cards date to the late 19th century, and while the bulk of the collection dates to the period 1900-1940, there are...
Greeting cards; Christmas cards; Group portraits; Families; Calendars
Christmas card with halftone color photo of girl with bangs, man with mustache, and woman with hair piled atop her head. The card also features a miniature calendar, torn off to November 1910, indicating that the card probably dates to December...
Male figure in wooden shoes sits in chair; the image of a woman's head floats nearby as if in his mind. The man is smoking a cigar. "Not like this tho" is handwritten near the cigar, which has been circled. The man and the woman wear...
Greeting cards; Indians of North America; Women; Turkeys; Haystacks
Native American woman stands behind a turkey and next to a haystack. A large golden disk, presumably the sun, is behind her. Copyrighted by John Winsch, 1912.
Basket on its side, with fruit tumbling out. A note beside the basket reads, "To greet you." Fruit includes apples, a pear, and grapes. Copyright, S. Garre, 1909. Identified on verso as "No. 51670."
Turkey in round frame above ears of corn and a basket of fruit. The fruit appear to be apples, bananas, and grapes. There is a "saltbox" style building in the background near the turkey. The original has glitter on the frame, the turkey's...
Roast turkey on a platter near a decanter, vase, fruit bowl and other tableware. The fruit bowl has a variety of fruits in it, including grapes. The signature "RJ Wealthy" is printed below the platter. Printing information dates this...
Banner over short poem and two cornucopias. The banner reads, "Thanksgiving," and the poem reads "May the golden horn of plenty / with blessings overflowing / pour forth it's [sic] store on you and your's [sic] / in measure ever...
Boy with two baskets full of food. One basket contains red apples; the other contains cabbage, radishes and a chicken. The chicken's feet stick up out of the basket. The boy also carries a small bunch of flowers. Next to the boy is a poem:...
Turkey stands in front of a framed landscape with a field, trees, and a fence. The card is also decorated with orange, red and yellow leaves. Published by Stecher Lith. Co. Postmarked 1919 on verso.
Turkey with large snood, framed by gold circle. A pile of leaves in autumn colors lies below the frame. The leaves and the frame are covered with glitter. An inscription is printed in the bottom corner, opposite the leaves: "May glad...
Girl cutting extra crust from pie, preparing for baking. The girl wears a bonnet and apron and stands near a counter with a rolling pin and other kitchenware. A spinning wheel is partially visible behind her. A couplet is printed near the bottom of...
