Alan Mays' photos with the keyword: Myosotis

George B. Weast, Dealer in Stoves and Tinware, New…

25 Apr 2016 1 931
"Geo. B. Weast, dealer in stoves, tinwate, &c., R.R. St., Newville, Pa." This may be the same George B. Weast (1862-1946) who's identified as a "retired sheet metal worker" in an obituary reprinted in his Find A Grave entry.

Long May Peace Attend Thee!

12 Apr 2016 2 2 1249
"Long may peace attend thee!" A Victorian-era hidden-name calling card with shaking hands, a sailing ship, and the Statue of Liberty, all surrounded by a border of roses and forget-me-nots. The colorful illustration consists of a separate die-cut that lifts up on the right-hand side to reveal the name of "Edward M. Mercer" printed underneath.

Imported Hand

19 Mar 2014 1123
"Imported Hand. C. C. Liechty." A sample Victorian-era calling card used to advertise this "Imported Hand" design.