Wednesday, December 30, 2009

VTT - Happy New Year & Dutch Kids



Three things that were popular in the early twentieth century were images of Dutch kids, postcard collecting, and pyrography (wood burning). On postcards, the Dutch kids speak in a dialect of English supposed to imitate the way a Dutch person would speak. This postcard was published by Bergman.



This burnt wood plaque is 9-3/4" in diameter. I am showing both sides because the back was used as a sort of practice sampler. There is a number 452 stamped on the back but no manufacturer's name.




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17 comments:

  1. LVDecember 30, 2009 at 8:01:00 PM CST

    What a neat collection of cards you have. Those dutch girls are so cute. I enjoyed your sharing with us.

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  2. JaneDecember 30, 2009 at 8:46:00 PM CST

    I have seen a couple of the Dutch postcards in an antique mall in my area. I wondered about the dialect they used on the cards.
    Happy New Year.

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  3. CCDecember 30, 2009 at 9:26:00 PM CST

    What sweet little Dutch children..I loved the card..and the wood burning plaque is just beautiful. I am a beginner at wood burning..hope maybe someday I can do something this nice.. Have a wonderful New Year..I hope it's filled with love and happiness.

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  4. marianDecember 30, 2009 at 9:30:00 PM CST

    darling little postcards..love the wooden plaque too! Happy New Year :)

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  5. JocelynDecember 30, 2009 at 10:15:00 PM CST

    Love your collection of cards! The Dutch one is so darling. And I've never seen a wood burning plaque like that before. Wishing you a happy and blessed New Year!

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  6. teresaDecember 30, 2009 at 10:43:00 PM CST

    I have a couple of those old postcards.One of them is postmarked 1913. I would gladly send them to you if you would like them. you can get my email on my blog and email your address to me if you want them. Let me know.

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  7. fitty's pinky rose cottageDecember 31, 2009 at 12:37:00 AM CST

    very nice card & plaque.. unique too! thanks for sharing..

    wishing you happy new year & many happy returns!

    xo
    fitty

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  8. DiannDecember 31, 2009 at 1:25:00 AM CST

    What a sweet postcard.

    Have a happy new year!

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  9. SherrieDecember 31, 2009 at 7:55:00 AM CST

    Hi!
    Very cute postcard! The wood burning is beautiful! Even the back. Have a great day!

    Sherrie
    Sherrie's Stuff

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  10. UnknownDecember 31, 2009 at 9:19:00 AM CST

    I always love your posts! I bought a whole collection of old cards a while back and think I overpaid something awful and now... man. I think I got taken...sigh. Such is life!

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  11. UllaDecember 31, 2009 at 9:33:00 AM CST

    I always enjoy your combination of a postcard and something else vintage! And the facts, too; I'm learning something new almost every time.

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  12. VonlipiDecember 31, 2009 at 9:45:00 AM CST

    Very interesting wood burnings! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Kim, USADecember 31, 2009 at 10:50:00 AM CST

    I like most is the last one...they are so kind of unique. Happy New Year!

    VTT~Old Yoke

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  14. papel1December 31, 2009 at 12:39:00 PM CST

    I love the Dutch children. The wooden plaques are nice too. Happy New Year.
    Judy

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  15. Beth NiquetteDecember 31, 2009 at 3:48:00 PM CST

    What a treasure to find! Wow! How cool is that--I surely have enjoyed your blog.

    Here's a Happy New Year to you! I pray the coming year will be filled with amazing adventures, laughter and joy! May you have strength through the hard times and peace throughout this new year.

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  16. maryt/theteachDecember 31, 2009 at 3:55:00 PM CST

    Postcardy, I've posted a PFF postfor today. I want to wish you a very Happy New Year! :)

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  17. UnknownJanuary 1, 2010 at 12:24:00 AM CST

    My dad grew up in the 30s and talks about his woodburning tool with fondness. Love the little dutch maids!

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