American Originals from The Personal Navigator

Maynard, MA: ephemera, 1879. 17 x 10 cm. Mary started this autograph book in 1879. It contains sentimental inscriptions from friends and relatives, mostly from Maynard, MA and Halifax, Nova Scotia. ""Remember me till death shall close these eyelids…"" from Katie Snee, Maynard. Includes small embroidery of a Bible with a cross, with flowers on it. Leather autograph… Read more about this item

Near Easton, NY: ephemera, 1949. 13 x 20 cm. Daily entries for year 1949, first by Bill, noting carpentry work, planting peas, onions, strawberries, buying a truck, around Glens Falls, Cambridge, Easton, NY, then rest of the year by wife, Cora, noting all the canning, cooking, preserving. Attending weddings, funerals. Noting when neighbors died. Summer trips to Lake George,… Read more about this item

Potter, KS: ephemera, 1922. 14 x 9 cm. Postcard from Mama in Potter, Kansas to ""Birdie"" in Argentine, Kansas. ""I've tried so hard to get your eggs… I'll be there Wensday… am bringing a suitbox of apples, so meet me at train if you can."" Postcard, small closed tear in top edge, good. . Catalogs: American Originals.

Petersburg, PA: ephemera, 1913. 14 x 9 cm. Postcard from Annie in Petersburg, PA to her brother in Davenport, IA, remarks how Decoration Day is here again: ""How time flies."" Complains about rheumatism all through her body. Postcard, slight wear at corners, very good. . Catalogs: American Originals.