Tag Archives: 1912

Princess Theater, Chicago

Posted on June 30, 2018 by moore5145

The Princess Theater in Chicago had its grand opening on June 1, 1908. “A Stubborn Cinderella,” with the great actor John Barrymore, was the opening show. In the theater one could find new scenery, flowers, and pretty women in costumes … Continue reading →

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I Wish I Had Half His Weight

Posted on June 23, 2013 by moore5145

This is a recent addition to my Dwig collection. It is from the “That’s What They All Say” series and was mailed in 1912. A tall, skinny man (who kind of looks like Abraham Lincoln) is looking at heavier man … Continue reading →

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Hallowe’en Greeting

Posted on October 30, 2012 by moore5145

Tomorrow is Halloween, and I hope that everyone with children and grandchildren is able to enjoy it! To continue the Halloween spirit this is the last Halloween card being shown. This Clapsaddle card of a scared little boy that was … Continue reading →

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Love Me and The World Is Mine

Posted on August 23, 2012 by moore5145

My uncle picked up this card for me at an antique store out by him. The front of the card says “Love me and the world is mine.” A boy in worn clothes is on one knee in front of … Continue reading →

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Oyster Girls

Posted on August 19, 2011 by moore5145

Series 23, published by Chas Rose and done by Dwig, features beach scenes- a sand witch, a girl writing a letter on a fish, and my personal favorite, the oyster girls. I have only ever seen two of them, and … Continue reading →

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