This postcard was postmarked 100 years years ago on July 2, 1909. Although it doesn't say anything about the 4th of July holiday, I would still consider it a 4th of July postcard because of the date it was mailed. This little girl is dressed as Miss Columbia. Although this card does not label her, I have seen a postcard with an identical picture that has "Miss Columbia" printed on the front of the card.
It is somewhat of a custom in the U. S. to dress in red, white, and blue on the 4th of July. I remember wearing red and white striped T-shirts and blue shorts when I was a child. More recently, T-shirts with patriotic symbols have been popular for all ages.My vintage thingies this week are red, white, and blue potholder dresses. Potholder dresses seem to be the most common of the potholders shaped as things. I quit buying the potholder dresses some time ago because I thought I was getting too many. I didn't realize how many I had until I got them out to photograph for my blog. I have other colors of potholder dresses too, but red is definitely the most common.
Oh No....you can never have too many crocheted potholders,specially the little dresses. They're just wonderful. :). Happy VTT and have a safe and wonderful 4th..
ReplyDeleteWonder why 1909 being 100 years ago surprises me? I suppose I'm feeling old today and I'm only half that plus 2!!
ReplyDeleteLove the postcard and the potholders. I have vintage linen but have not managed to acquire a dress potholder. Happy 4th!
Those potholders are so cute. And I love the postcard!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful postcard...and takes up less room than potholders :)
ReplyDeleteI've always been intrigued by those little dresses. Yours are adorable. Sally
ReplyDeleteI would love to find some vintage patriotic postcards, to use in my 4th of July decorating. Yours is beautiful! I'm a sucker for those potholders. Someone put lots of time and love into making those. I never use mine, just display them!
ReplyDeleteGreat postcard. I don't think you can have enough of those potholders. They are too cute.
ReplyDeleteThe potholders are so pretty. I just love them. I really like the 100 year old postcard too, so cute.
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Have a great VTT and a great holiday weekend.
i think your 'dressy' potholders are simply gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteMore pot holders, adorable & the post card is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteahhhh another lovely pot holders! thanks for sharing and Happy VTT.. have a great day..
ReplyDeleteYour dress potholders are just so adorable - who could resist them! I love your red, white and blue collection...great 1909 4th of July postcard!
ReplyDeleteHave a Happy 4th :)
Those dresses are darling! Did you make any of them or buy them all?
ReplyDeleteLove the postcard. I'm a sucker for vintage imagery.
I love those pot holder, they are so cute. My DH Granny Rabbitt used to make those, I wish I had gotten some from her.
ReplyDeleteI found the web page you you told me about...those are great, but I still rather have the originals. I Enjoy the hunt for something old and with a history...lol..like me..
Wow, the fact that you have so many dresses in these colors is way cool. Thanks for showing us. Have a blessed day, cher
ReplyDeletethe postcard girl is darling!
ReplyDeletehappy independence day to you!!
chasity
I bought all my potholders. I could never do all those tiny stitches and it would probably cost more for materials. I do have some vintage potholder books, but none with dress patterns.
ReplyDeleteOMG these little potholders take me back to visits to a great aunt's home where she had tons of them.. I used to pretend they were doll clothes! silly me... thanks for the visit today. Sue
ReplyDeleteI've never noticed potholders shaped like little dresses! Have I never seen them where I grew up? Or, I never noticed them? thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat postcard is really beautiful and isn't it great that it was dated 100 years ago!!! almost exactly...very cool.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful weekend and can light a sparkler or two.
Kristine
Those are too cute! I've never seen pot holder dresses before up here in Canada. I would definitely buy one (or seven :D) in red and white to celebrate Canada Day with :)
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Wishing you a beautiful 4th of July!
♥ Jessica
Besides postcards I also collect those crochet potholders. They are usually reasonably priced.
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