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Friday, 1 December 2017

Advent Calendar Day 1: Letterbox

Julie over at Julie's Scrapbook is organising a Christmas Advent Scavenger Hunt, and I’m joining in. The idea is to post something each day from the 1st to the 24th December while following the prompts provided by Julie. The prompt for today is...Letterbox


This first prompt gives me the perfect opportunity to share a couple of vintage Christmas cards with you. They are pasted inside an old scrap album which once belonged to a little boy called Teddy. I never knew Teddy, but I know from an inscription on the first page that his mummy and daddy gave him the album on Christmas Day 1933. 


It's amazing how vibrant the colours are after so many decades. 


The covers are a bit worse for wear, but inside is still beautiful.

Tomorrow something handcrafted for Christmas - goodness knows what it will be, but I had best get looking! 
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38 comments:

  1. Valerie-Jael1 December 2017 at 08:59

    That album was a great find, and I LOVE the sweet postcards. Have a great weekend, hugs, Valerie

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    1. Barbara1 December 2017 at 10:13

      Thanks so much Valerie, you too. Hugs & smiles :)

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  2. kjsutcliffe1 December 2017 at 09:13

    wow. you are correct - those colours are vibrant! I do love that old style of print - wonder if it was initially printed using lino?

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    1. Barbara1 December 2017 at 13:30

      The colours really sing out, no photoshopping required.
      I’m unsure how they were produced, they could be lino or possibly even woodcuts. If anyone reading this has any idea, please leave a comment.

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  3. WILLIE...! =(^..^)=1 December 2017 at 09:56

    I didn't get mail today,
    The postman didn't call,
    No letter box rattling,
    No letters in the hall,

    No dinner reservations,
    No flights to Istanbul,
    No romantic entanglement,
    First of December is so cruel.

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    1. Barbara1 December 2017 at 13:34

      Great words Willie and perfect for this post – but I would have sent you a postcard had I known how you were feeling.

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  4. Castles Crowns and Cottages1 December 2017 at 11:11

    How I'd LOVE to participate...but have no time. But as always, I am enjoying the memories that pop up to surface as I look at these beautiful illustrations. Peace to you dear friend!

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    1. Barbara1 December 2017 at 13:38

      I can understand that Anita, and I wouldn’t have joined in had I still been working. As it is I’m not sure I will have time to do a post every single-day, but I will give it my best shot. I hope your week will be a happy one, hugs Barbara

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  5. Alex J. Cavanaugh1 December 2017 at 13:15

    Fun idea.
    Mailboxes sure looked different back then.

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  6. Jeanie1 December 2017 at 13:16

    You nailed the letterbox! That's pretty adorable and I just love it! Aren't those illustrations fabulous?

    Wish I had the time to participate in a daily challenge but I'll really look forward to visiting you!

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    1. Barbara1 December 2017 at 14:34

      That is really kind of you Jeanie, and you will be very welcome.
      I’m not sure I’ve got the time to participate really, but I will do my best.

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  7. KC'sCourt!1 December 2017 at 15:21

    Oh I love those pictures, they are great
    Julie xxxxxx

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  8. Stephanie@Fairday's Blog1 December 2017 at 15:39

    The colors really are so vibrant after all this time! Wow!

    Looking forward to all your posts. :)

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    1. Barbara1 December 2017 at 22:37

      That is really sweet of you, thanks Stephanie.

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  9. Mum1 December 2017 at 19:57

    I remember books with pictures like these. I wasn't here in 1933 though!
    xx

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    1. Barbara1 December 2017 at 22:42

      I wasn't here then either but I do love images from that time. Hugs Barbara

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  10. Aril1 December 2017 at 20:18

    I've enjoyed the vintage images. Thanks for sharing.
    Arilx

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    1. Barbara2 December 2017 at 11:58

      It is my pleasure Aril, thanks for coming over.

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  11. colleen1 December 2017 at 20:51

    BEAUTIFUL cards! Your collection is awesome, Barbara. I so enjoy your posts! Advent is going to be fun to see what surprises you have for us. Cheering you on for cheering us up!Thank you!

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    1. Barbara2 December 2017 at 11:59

      Dear Colleen, you always say the nicest things, it makes blogging so worthwhile, thank you. Hugs Barbara

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  12. Lowcarb team member1 December 2017 at 23:53

    These are all lovely, but my favourite is your first one ...
    Our first Christmas card was received today and sits on the shelf - I'm sure it will be joined by many others shortly.

    Happy December Wishes

    All the best Jan

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    1. Barbara2 December 2017 at 12:00

      I like that first one too, but I also like the second one. :)
      I hope more cards arrived for you today.
      Hugs Barbara

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  13. S.P.Moss aka Sue2 December 2017 at 15:47

    I wonder if Teddy is still alive? The post box in the first picture must have been quite up-to-date at the time as it has the initial 'G' for George.

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    1. Barbara2 December 2017 at 16:07

      I wondered about that too. He would have been five or so (I assume) when he was given the album which would make him around ninety now. As always, I wish I could find out.

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  14. Bleubeard and Elizabeth2 December 2017 at 16:47

    I can't believe I missed this post. Those vintage cards are wonderful. Very British and a wonderful sign of times gone by.

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    1. Barbara2 December 2017 at 17:17


      I don’t usually post on a Friday so it’s easy to see why you nearly missed it. Thanks for coming over today and for leaving a comment. Happy December.

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  15. Anonymous2 December 2017 at 21:57

    Perfect post for the letterbox theme! :)

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  16. Darlene2 December 2017 at 21:57

    What a fun thing to do, Barbara. Love that scrap book!

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    1. Barbara3 December 2017 at 07:08

      I'm thoroughly enjoying it Darlene, and it's open to everyone if you would like to join in.

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  17. Debbie4 December 2017 at 17:27

    Love these fabulous illustrations. x

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    1. Barbara4 December 2017 at 19:25

      There is something very special about old Christmas cards - they are just so pretty! x

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  18. Magic Love Crow5 December 2017 at 03:10

    I truly love these images!!! Thank you! Big Hugs!

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  19. CraveCute6 December 2017 at 17:34

    Hi Barbara, I'm catching up and even though I won't comment on all of these posts, I am going to read them. This illustration is so delightful. I love your Christmas theme. Now off to read the others....

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    1. Barbara6 December 2017 at 19:30

      It’s so kind of you to read them all Diane, thank you!

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Barbara xx