#ephemera obscura collection
Pieter Bruegel’s “The Misanthrope” photographed by Alinari while on display at the National Museum in Napoli, Italy. postcard, c. 1910s. A Flemish inscription at the bottom reads:
Om dat de werelt is soe ongetru / Daer om gha ic in den ru
(“Because the world is perfidious, I am going into mourning”).
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“A Little Nonsense Now And Then Is Relished By The Best of Men.” - R. L. Wells postcard, c. 1907.
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“Everything Comes to Him Who Waits?”. “See?” - Signed by artist Cobb Shinn. postcard, c. 1909.
“Dear Girlie- Rec’d your very good letter this A.M.- you are a jewel of course you are doing O.K. You must make the men help you. Am having a ‘dandy’ time. Was out Auto riding this P.M. with mayor of Castalia. We are going to Postville tomorrow. Gloves not corn. Will write letter tomorrow. Write when you can. Lots of Love, Ma.”, reads the note written on the back.
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“Dream on My Valentine.” - Gottschalk, Dreyfuss & Davis postcard, c. 1910s.
“Feb. 14, 1912 - Dear Cousin- Is this you laying there asleep and thinking of all these ladies? I thought it was you- you ought to be ashamed. Mary”, reads the note written on the back.
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“Bath of Diana” and “Bath of Ateone” - on the grounds of the Caserta Royal Castle in Italy. postcards, c. 1910s.
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“No other can win my affection, To me you’re the Pink of Perfection.” - postcard, c. 1900s.
“Say Kido- can you come down to Charlie Sat. night if they have a dance and go back Sun. with me? I am in Fomoso now. Write soon.”, reads the message written on the back.
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“The Lucky Dog” - Tonnesen Sisters print, supplement to the Rocky Mountain News, Sept. 29, 1901.
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“Bringing Hearty Xmas Greetings” - B. B. London, Series No. X74 postcard, c. 1900s.
“HARD TIMES - I sincerely regret I’m unable these hard times a present to send, I can only just manage the label- Take the will, for the deed, old Friend.”
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“Good Night” - J. I. Austen & Co. print, supplement to the St. Louis Globe Democrat, June 22, 1902.
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“New Year Greetings - My best wishes for the Happiest New Year that you have ever known.” - Julius Pollak postcard, c. 1910s.
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“Tomb of Maria Christina, Duchess of Teschen” - located in the Imperial Crypt in Vienna, Austria. Postcard, c. 1910s.
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“Flock of Good Wishes” - SET of 4 Postcards, c. 1910s.
“Good Wishes - Here’s a whole flock of good wishes, All coming like birds on the wing; Good Cheer and Good Friends and Good Fortune - That’s what I have asked them to bring”.
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“There’s Love in the Air”. Signed by artist Lou Mayer. Postcard, c. 1907.
“Dear Mother- I am well and happy. - you are the same- we will start for home about the later part of next week- So will see you soon. Son, William. Will Answer your letter later.”, reads the note written on the back.
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“The Witching Hour” - Alfred James Dewey postcard, c. 1910s.
“3-17-11 My Dear Alice: Actually and honestly, I am still in the land of the living, are you!? Thought a card better than nothing for I am so terribly sleepy I can’t write a letter. Do come up and see me. Give ALL my best, with love -"Bob”. P.S. “Bob” - Clara Brenyer’s nickname, Pearl Zula, Clara + I all picked out Nicknames", reads the message written on the back.
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“Greetings from a Tenderfoot” - Newman Post Card Co. postcard, c.1911.
“Just arrived all safe and had a nice trip. Yours Truly, Lou M.”, reads the message penciled on the back.
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“Civil War Soldier “ - Taken by Army Photographers Barr & Young at the Palace of Art in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
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