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Antique Funeral / Burial Photograph

2013-01-14T14:37:42Z

This photo kind of grabbed me when I was sifting through items to post. I sure wish there was a date on the back. The sepia tone and the silver patina at the edges is just beautiful. I also included some closeups of the structures in the far background of the photos. Click on each to see a larger version!

1934 Christmas Card & Wishes from the Starkey Tribe

2012-12-31T21:09:51Z

Hello all - as for who of you are still out there and didn't give up on PaperSponge.com. I've had a long break from things here focusing on other things, including building GadgetSponge.com.

Alas, I have returned to post here and there with things that I find amusing and on paper. Here we go!

The Starkey Tribe wishes heap good things for you from the Christmas of 1934.

Looks like there's 3 children with 2 grandchildren for the grand folks.

I looked up the address but couldn't come up with a confirmed address to pinpoint their residence.

c. 1907 Geronimo, Chief of the Arizona Apaches Postcard

2012-07-27T01:09:47Z

I ran across this great postcard in an estate sale photo album find. I just knew I needed to share it with y'all. Who hasn't heard of Geronimo!? Geronimo would pass away in less than two years after this postcard was mailed.

(written on the front): "This is the old chief they keep guarded. Tell mama & sister to write. Love Aunt Helen."

It just seems like a cold statement for the hard life this man lived trying to defend his land. He lost his mother, wife and children in 1858 to Mexican soldiers. In 1886, Geronimo surrendered to U. S. authorities. As a prisoner of war, he became a big attraction. He was said to have regretted his surrender because the terms were never met.

American Matches Pencil Giveaway Panel

2012-07-05T03:32:29Z

Hey folks! I ran across this great old giveaway retail insert the other day. I always enjoy finding retail giveaway panels because of the enthusiasm displayed in the graphics to get your attention. This bold one from American Matches is no exception. It's 6" x 3" and looks to be about the size of the larger boxes of matchsticks. So I'm guessing it fit right inside the top of the matchbox interior pull-out drawer.

National Alliance of Postal Employees Building Map Postcard

2012-06-10T14:53:20Z

Hey there folks! I've got a spiffy postcard to present today. It's a locator-style postcard for the National Alliance of Postal Employees Building in Washington, D.C. And what a beautiful building it was!

Here's a closeup of the building from the front of the postcard...

And here is the building today as a residence. Can you imagine the great architectural features inside the place today!

And here is the current National Alliance of Postal (and Federal) Employees at 1628 11th St. NW in Washington, D.C.

c. 1927 Singer Sewing Machine American Song Birds Tradecard: Rose-Breasted Grosbeak & Cardinal

2012-05-01T22:10:41Z

Well, it's Springtime and I felt it was time to post something printed with birds on it. The Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks have arrived with their flash of red and the Cardinals are making themselves more visible.

Here are two cards from the Singer Sewing Machine "American Song Birds" Tradecard series. The Rose-Breasted Grosbeak card is copyrighted 1927. The Cardinal card is 1926.

You can see some previous posts that include a Bluebird card from this series (HERE) and another that features a Baltimore Oriole (HERE).

c. 1944 Savoy Plaza Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida Postcard

2012-04-16T13:30:17Z

Check out this swanky hotel on Miami Beach!

This postcard was mailed by F.T.I. Shaw from Tulane University in Louisiana.

"Dear Susan, One day left of a perfect leave and then back to N.O. So "Au Revoir" and I'll see you. Shaw"

Artwork from The Delineator Magazine, January 1892 (Part 2)

2012-04-04T16:39:19Z

Hey folks! As I promised, I'm continuing to a finale some more artwork from the antique issue of The Delineator issued in January of 1892. There's a ton more illustrations of fashion art, but here's a brief look some more that I pulled.

Artwork from The Delineator Magazine, January 1892 (Part 1)

2012-03-26T13:32:07Z

Hey folks! I've taken a little break from PaperSponge, but I'm back. My posts in the future will be one to two posts a week to give more attention to each post and to spread my time better between here, GadgetSponge and other ventures.

Today, it's all about the illustrations from the January 1892 issue of The Delineator. The Delineator was a women's fashion magazine that started in 1869, called The Metropolitan Monthly. The Delineator was probably favored by women with knowledge or appreciation of handmade or custom clothing. It featured the fashion of the current trends, sewing patterns and materials used to accessorize or upgrade clothing.

This post along with at least one more will celebrate the artwork of this fine old magazine (that is quickly falling apart in my hands!!!). I hope you enjoy them!

c. 1944 U.S. Navy Bombers Over St. John's River Postcard

2012-03-14T15:42:09Z

Hey folks! I thought this was a neat postcard of the Navy Bombers flying by. With a little bit of research, these planes look like the PBY Catalina model (OA-10) made by Consolidated Aircraft. It was popularly used during the 1930s and 1940s and was very popular for its dependability and versatility.

"Dear Susan, Am on my way back see you Wed. evening. Shaw". At the top it has the sender originally from Tulane University in New Orleans sending the postcard to Susan in the J. L. House at Newcomb College in New Orleans.