Tag Archives: Dwig

York Postcard Show Recap

Posted on December 3, 2018 by moore5145

More than two weeks have already passed since York happened, crazy! I got home that night, scanned everything in, and then left for Florida the next day. Rarest find- The Court of the Golden Fountains, Hippodrome, New York Hold to … Continue reading →

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York Postcard Show Prep

Posted on October 25, 2018 by moore5145

In the spare time that I’ve had to work on postcards, I have been prepping for the York postcard show. I have never been to it before, and I believe it is the largest in the world. I’ll just be … Continue reading →

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Early Rare Dwig Series

Posted on June 8, 2018 by moore5145

This postcard is part of a very early Dwig series from 1902. The publisher is H.T.C. & Co., and unfortunately I can’t find very much information about them. The front of the card has print and was also written on, … Continue reading →

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Finally!!!

Posted on February 5, 2017 by moore5145

I finally found a postally used March Dwig Zodiac card on eBay. I know I am a month early in posting it, but it was too exciting. Now, I only need January and my series will be complete!

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Newest Dwig Halloween

Posted on October 27, 2016 by moore5145

I went to the antique extravaganza weekend in Adamstown, PA towards the end of December. There were multiple areas setup with vendors and antique stores that required driving around. My first stop was a large outdoor area, and I found … Continue reading →

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The Wishbone

Posted on October 1, 2016 by moore5145

I finally completed my Dwig “Good Luck” series by winning “The Wishbone” on eBay the other day. This makes for 4/4, including the four leaf clover, rabbit’s foot, and swastika cards (swastikas can be found on turn of the century cards … Continue reading →

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8 Year Anniversary

Posted on September 7, 2016 by moore5145

This month marks my 8 year anniversary of postcard collecting. My grandmom passed away in May 2008, and we went through her house and cleaned it out in September 2008, which is when I found the box that would FOREVER … Continue reading →

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That’s What They All Say- Heart Palpitations

Posted on August 20, 2016 by moore5145

  This Dwig card from the “That’s What They All Say” series shows a snooty looking fellow telling a girl “You are the only girl who evah caused my heart to palpitate.” But she knows he’s full of crap! Instead … Continue reading →

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May is Here!

Posted on May 1, 2016 by moore5145

May has arrived, and with it no May flowers yet, still showers. 😦 It’s one of the first months of the year with real holidays and fun events including Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and … Continue reading →

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That’s What They All Say- Millionaire

Posted on April 18, 2016 by moore5145

Five years ago I posted two of my cards from Dwig’s “That’s What They All Say!” series. I have added six others to my collection since then, including the card below. An old lady is looking annoyed as a young, … Continue reading →

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