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Amélie

Fabienne

Fabienne

In our latest addition to the Memories from a New Century series today, we have a short postcard from Amélie featuring a mysterious woman named Fabienne. If the name sounds familiar, it's because there is another card about a certain Fabienne, and I believe this card precedes that

To me, your crimson lip...

To me, your crimson lip...

I suppose the title is a line from a poem, but I haven’t been able to figure out which one. The photo is interesting because of its dated feel. As I often mention in these posts, I find it fascinating to see the different functions these postcards served beyond

Amélie and Renée

Amélie and Renée

Greetings from your little friend who thinks of you all. Amélie - Renée February - 25 - 1924 If I'm not mistaken, it was quite common in the early 20th century to send photos taken at a professional photographer's studio as postcards. If this is the case here, the

What are we to make of a confession that dares not speak?

What are we to make of a confession that dares not speak?

What are we to make of a confession that dares not speak, except that your heart is very close to loving me! That's what the quote under the picture says. And as far as the back side of the postcard is concerned.