Monday, January 9, 2012

3 New Costume Cards

I was able to procure (I thought I would use a formal word here instead of my usual 'snag' or 'nab') three more 1892 Singer Sewing Costumes Of All Nations cards. This brings my set to a total of 37 cards. it is my belief that I need two more to complete the set, Wales and Irish (Londonderry). The card of Norway has a special place in my heart. My Fraternal Grandmother was of Norwegian descent. A tid-bit on the back of the card claims the people to be "hardy and intelligent". I like that.   

The Neapolitan card is in pretty bad shape. There's a tiny chunk missing from the bottom edge, and the back has surface tears that look like the card was glued or taped into a photo album. I'm not going for a mint set, so this will do.
 I am still just amazed at the incredible colors in these lithographs.

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  1. HackenbushJanuary 9, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    Still super. I never mentioned it but my maternal grandfather Ruby was a tailor in Chicago back in the 40's -60's. I have vague memories of the old machines in his shop. He always had suckers to give to the kids when they came in with their parents, including me of course.

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  2. Captain CanuckJanuary 9, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    anytime you'd like to post the backs of the cards from Hungary, it wouldn't bother me any.

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