Alan Mays' photos with the keyword: checkered

Handwritten date on the back of this photo: Aug. 1941. Stamped on back: Peerless Photo Shop, Lacrosse, Wis.

An amusing "advance card" that a traveling salesman could send to let customers know when to expect his visit. For other early twentieth-century advance cards, see I'll Be There Soon to Tell You How to Jinger Up Your Trade , Zing! Coming Round Your Way , and I Am Pushing on the Lines .

Devinez qui? Devinez quoi? Je pense a vous; pense à moi! Avec ce poisson et ces fleurs Recevez mes vœux de Bonheur. Google translation: Guess who? Guess what? I think of you; think of me! With this fish and the flowers Receive my wishes for happiness. A French real photo April Fools' Day postcard, circa 1900s or 1910s.

A smiling mother poses with her young child in this real photo postcard.

A patterns photo for the Vintage Photos Theme Park. A real photo postcard with a unique backdrop.

A photo of a cute child on a colorful celluloid medallion. For additional examples, see my Celluloid Photographic Medallions album or head over to Flickr to take a gander at the George Eastman House's collection of Celluloid Medallions & Buttons .

Printed on the other side of this promotional postcard, which was also signed: "Bobby Snyder and His Wooden Pal Jimmy: This pair entered show business on radio, road tent, and medicine shows in 1932, also served together in World War II. This team has entertained in night clubs, theaters, and on circuses, making many friends throughout the country. We sincerely thank you. Affectionately yours, Robt. F. Snyder [signature]."

"Tiny Town Bowling Alleys, Richmond, Virginia, 'The South's Most Modern Bowling Plant.'" Printed on the back of this linen postcard: "Tiny Town, America's most beautiful amusement centre, Richmond, Va., consisting of 27 H. Wagner and Adler High Speed, High Score all-maple alleys, acoustically treated, with concealed lighting. Second floor, Tantilla Garden, the South's most beautiful ballroom."

"Checkers with board. Contents, 24 pieces." This is the top of a box containing a pocket-size checkerboard.