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Many thanks for the photographs

26 Jan

Dearest Maggie,

I have received the lovely photographs of your relatives and am quite astonished that we have access to such a technology! To imagine that one’s image can be so accurately captured and then mailed to friends and relatives thereby sharing our very features with the world is a miracle we must cherish. I hope to one day sit for a photographer with my darling Melody but I fear she will not sit still for the long duration required. We shall see. I understand these have also been the subject of great discussion at the Ladies Photography Group! Thank you so for sharing of your family with me.

Your friend,
Mattie
Sisters?
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Posted by on January 26, 2010 in Pictures, Victorian

 

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Poppets for all

05 Dec

My Dear Miss Steiner,

I am aggrieved that I did not see you during our visit to Calico this Saturday past. Although the weather was cold and wet, we endeavored to enjoy our visit none the less. The young folks toured the town, making visits to the various merchants and paid their respects at the cemetery. We matrons spent our time making sweet little poppets which we handed out to young girls traveling with their families across the desert. It is such a long trip from Las Vegas to Los Angeles and Calico is the perfect stopping point along the route. We believe as many as 80 of our poppets will be entertaining these fine girls for many days and weeks to come. It is most fortunate that we happened to have enough fabric and supplies for the little dolls.

I have enclosed for your perusal the instructions on how to make a simple poppet as you had requested them when last we spoke. Hopefully they will be simple enough. Please share them as you wish.

Until our next visit, I remain,
Your friend,
Mattie

 
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Posted by on December 5, 2009 in Calico, Victorian

 

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An invitation from Mrs Lane

18 Nov

My Dearest Friends,

I once again write to invite you to visit us in our fair town of Calico. We should dearly enjoy a visit November 27 to 29 for our Harvest Festival. The stage is running on all days of late as the silver strike is still in high boom. The town fathers are planning a celebration of thanks and preparation for winter. It will also be the last time we will be able to get together this year as the weather will become too inclement for travel.

I sincerely hope that our dear Maggie is well again and able to travel. We certainly missed her at your last visit. Mrs. Marvel’s daughter is such a joy to have around. Our school teacher, Mr. Witherspoon, asked about her and would enjoy having her for a student when she is older although perhaps a move to Calico is not practicable for your family. Even Smithie, our blacksmith, asks about her. He will be happy to field questions regarding her shoes and horse shoes at any time. Our dear friend Miss Steiner will be able to join us for tea on Saturday and we are all looking forward to a joyous repast with friends and family from near and far.

Mr. Lane and I look forward to your visit as always. You all embody the spirit of friendship and we impatiently await your arrival.

Fondly,
Lucy Lane

 
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Posted by on November 18, 2009 in Calico, Victorian

 

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