Postcard: 1908 Myrtle Davis Best Wishes for Christmas

Name/Title

Postcard: 1908 Myrtle Davis Best Wishes for Christmas

Entry/Object ID

008.3.20b

Description

The front of the postcard is largely silver, with 'Best Wishes for Christmas' in raised type. On the left there is a black lantern, shining a halo of light. Within the light is Santa with two young children decorating a Christmas tree. On the back there are two cancellation stamps, one from Jock Vale dated December 21, 1908 and one from Richmond dated December 22, 1908. There is a postage stamp commemorating 3rd Centennial of Quebec, with portraits of Cartier and Champlain. It is addressed to 'Miss Myrtle Davis, Stapledon Ont.' The message reads, "Hello Myrtle, I got your card a few days ago and I send you many thanks. Be sure and come down this winter. Our Xmas tree is the 21st. Yours as B4 Sadie B."

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Postcard

Dimensions

Height

88 mm

Width

143 mm