Tag Archives: Victorian

Many thanks for the photographs

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Mrs Marvel

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 … Continue reading →

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Poppets for all

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Mrs Marvel

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 … Continue reading →

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An invitation from Mrs Lane

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Mrs Marvel

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 … Continue reading →

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Return Visit to Calico

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Mrs Marvel

Dear Sister, I’ve just received a letter from Lucy Lane, thanking us for our visit last month and inviting us out to celebrate the Harvest with her and her family and friends at Calico, CA. Assuming we can get tickets … Continue reading →

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News from near and far

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Mrs Marvel

My Dearest Sister Elizabeth, We are safely back from our trip to Calico, California. We were most fortunate to have the Butterfield Overland Mail stage take us the entire way. Our darling niece Melody is a good traveler. At the … Continue reading →

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A note from home

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Mrs Marvel

Dear cousin, Mattie, I was most delighted by the newspaper clipping sent to me by my brother, which discussed a most fascinating event, called Marching Thru History. Count me surprised to have heard you were in attendance with cousin Caroline … Continue reading →

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Darling Sister, What News!

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Mrs Marvel

Darling Sister Elizabeth, There is so much to tell this writing. We have all been well and husband is busy traveling to visit his brother at present. I, myself, am preparing for the visit of our dear sister, Mrs. Mattie … Continue reading →

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