“You see, merry Phillis, that dear little maid, Has invited Belinda to tea; Her nice little garden is shaded by trees- What pleasanter place could there be? There’s a cake full of plums, there are strawberries too, And the table is set on the green; I’m fond of a carpet all daisies and grass- Could…
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Clapsaddle Postcard Thanksgiving Table
Here is a beautiful vintage Thanksgiving postcard by Ellen Clapsaddle. A fabric cloth covers the table that is set for a roast turkey dinner, including a homemade pie for dessert. A bouquet of flowers decorates the center of the table. Here is a version without the writing. Click on images to enlarge.
Christmas Poem by Eliza Stone
Here is a vintage Christmas illustration and poem. The poem is titled The Pie and The Clock written by Eliza Atkins Stone. This page is from the December 1898 issue of St. Nicholas magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
The School Lunch Box
This image is titled The School Lunch Box. It is from the book Any one can Bake, 1929, published by the Royal Baking Powder Co., in New York City. I did the copyright renewal research for this book, covering the year 1957, being the year the copyright renewal for this book was due, plus the years…
