Nov 14th, 2011
Second vintage postcard of Prague. Translation.

lastwaltzinvienna:

kalyiel:

Vintage Czechoslovakian postcard, from around 1932. The caption on the front says (I believe): Vrtba Gardens. Hradcany at noon

Sadly, I cannot read either Czech or Slovak, so I don’t know what the message on the back says. If you find yourself able to decipher it, then please let me know. I would love to find out what it says.

It says on the right:
To miss Lilina Rokosová, Praha XII, Slovenská 25. 

And on the left:
Dear Lilinka,
I often rember you and I hope you’re as fit as a fiddle to the joy of your loved ones - your mom, dad and grandma. I’m sending you a kiss and my best regards to your parents.  
Yours, P. Matějovský 

(Yes, I have nothing to do to chemistry so I have to translate vintage postcards. But this is so sweet, I want a postcard like this! :)) 

Awww, translation much appreciated! Thank you very much indeed!

(via lastwaltzinvienna-deactivated20)

Nov 13th, 2011
Nov 13th, 2011
Vintage Czech postcard, showing an overview of Prague. Bought in Prague.
Nov 13th, 2011
Jan 15th, 2011
Phyllis Dare
Rotary  Photographic, London. Gertrude Annie Collett Collection. Post marked  Leicester, 30 March 1905. From Edie (Edith Mary Collett).
via D.M.P. Cameron
Dec 7th, 2010
Postcard showing George Alexander (actor, 1858-1918). Found it at the local market. You can read my post about it (and other vintage postcards I purchased along with it) here.
Dec 1st, 2010
I now know what kind of cards I want to send to my friends for Christmas. :)
passingstrnge:

- Vintage Xmas Card(“Hello from the Krampus.”) via Nashville Scene   The Krampus, a decidedly sinister Christmas tradition, was mainly prevalent in northern & eastern europe. This demonic figure was believed to accompany St. Nick on his nightly rounds to punish naughty children in frightening & sadistic ways.   For more info about this most curious of legends, check the Wiki article. (And, as always, if you wish to reblog the image only, feel free to cut this text) 
Nov 23rd, 2010
Elusive Memorabilia

I’ve recently bought a few old postcards at the local market. Some of them are especially intriguing, so if you feel like having a look at them and reading what I’ve been able to find out about some of them, or if you feel you’re able to help me in my quest of tracking down their origins, then please click the picture above or here. It’ll redirect you to the post on my blog.