The front of this card only hints at its ornate interior. The inside features Raphael’s Madonna della Seggiola which depicts ...
A young suitor sent Lena Ritenberry this Christmas postcard in 1909 with a request to “exchange letters.” Who this young ...
In recognition of all the men and women serving in the military this Christmas we share with you this World ...
This colorful card inspired by “The Twelve Days of Christmas” was sent to Frank Deal, one of High Point’s most ...
A casual message written with haste may have been easily read by its recipient, Lena Ritenberry. Nearly 100 years later, parts ...
The John O. Winsch publishing company of Stapleton, NY made a name for themselves by offering finely printed German postcards ...
Berta Lindsay Carraway sent this card and warm greeting to her daughter, Mary Carraway Johnson, in 1975.
Transcription:
Mary Dear
Wishing you ...
A lion and lamb symbolize a Christmas wish for “Peace on Earth” on the front of today’s card. High Point ...
Once located at the corner of Washington and Hamilton, this stately residence was the home of Bettie and James Edward ...
In honor of the 77th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, we would like to share a piece of ...
Randy Willis sent this card to Miss Lena Ritenberry December 22, 1911
from Winston-Salem.
Quite a few of the Christmas cards we’ve presented come from classmates of young Helen Maxine Richardson, with most dating ...
Several of Helen Maxine Richardson’s friends sent her Christmas cards that are now part of the High Point Historical Society’s ...
This cheerful group of carolers was sent from Albert Klemme, Jr. to his classmate Helen Maxine Richardson. Albert later followed in ...
Highland Cotton Mills supplied local hosiery mills with yarn used in a specialized knitting process for socks and underwear. This ...
Before the days of texting, email, and cell phones, people relied on the post office to convey quick messages. Here, ...
Four furry friends burst through with a holiday greeting in this early Christmas card. Embellished with flowers, birds, and quotes, this ...
Archie M. Richardson likely cherished this card mailed to him by his 4 year old daughter Helen Maxine. Archie and his family ...
Sent to Miss Lena Ritenberry December 25, 1911, this card contains a very simple greeting of “Merry Christmas and a ...
This holiday postcard provides a reminder that during this season of giving, it is not always the material gifts that ...