Last week was my first post for Postcard Friendship Friday. I decided to try it again, though far from the theme.
I call this a Brat Card. Or perhaps it should be called...are you ready for this?...it's pretty bad...a Brat Worst. Are you cringing? Yeah, I know, but I couldn't resist.
This kid on the stool is an unpleasant little monster. I wonder how popular this card was? If someone sent it to me I think I'd be annoyed. Were there people who thought him cute? Funny?
Unlike last weeks post, The Fudge Party, which then over the week had several follow-up posts of actual fudge recipes (here, here, and here)...this week...not so much. I do not believe I will be looking for showing children at their brat worst. Then again, I might actually have some old ad about sausage. Who knows.
As to the actual card, I do find it interesting that the sender chose to write on the front, leaving the actual comment area blank. Of course they did add their own little artistic flourishes to the image. Not so sure what they were going for with the sun. Any ideas?
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What I do enjoy is the embossing showing through on the back; a strange ghost of the annoying child. Perhaps its evil doppelgänger?
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The publisher of this card was H. H. Tammen. I did an earlier post which included the information I was able to find about Harry Heye Tammen. You can read it here. He was quite a fellow and I imagine had a bit of a brat in him too.
For those collectors out there, I do see this card is currently available at Card Cow.
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LOL. I like the addition of the HONEY in pencil, and I'm wondering who was writing to whom here, since telling Little Miss Fanny she ain't nervous, even though there's 4 inches of snow on the ground, and everybody's either cold or got one - possibly even a brat. Maybe the creek will rise and the honey will be spared.
ReplyDeleteNice to see you're joining in!
OH! Hahahahaaa--this postcard made my day! lol I love Card Cow--they have so many wonderful postcards on display. (grin)
ReplyDeleteHappy PFF! This one is just fabulous!
You're right -- nothing cute about that kid! But the ghost on the back is neat.
ReplyDeleteNot an attractive child at all!
ReplyDeletehahaha poor kid. He needs some help to get the jam! I wish someone will give this postcard to me. My entry for Postcard Friendship Friday is up - My PPF Entry.
ReplyDeleteHe looks like a little hellion (as my granny would have said)... perhaps the *honey* will help. There's always the possibility that he might be thrown out into the snow! :D :D :D Happy PFF!
ReplyDeleteYour fudge coverage is wonderful. Prehaps the brat is looking for a left over bit of fudge from the party. Of course he wouldn't have been invited.
ReplyDeleteDo know that this is NOT the card being offered at Cow Card. This is my card purchased at an estate sale. However, Cow Card does have one available. Click on the link within the post or go to Cow Card and type in "Tammen" to see one.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm hoping the brat gets thrown outside to cool off.
It's really true that there are some kids that actually aren't very likable! Hopefully they change as they grow up - but that's not always the case. Funny, cute card!!
ReplyDeleteThe brat looks so adult-like! Altered postcards are always so interesting.
ReplyDeleteOh I so agree with Funoldhag! Generally I am very patient with kids (I have tons of nephews and nieces from cousins) and when I encounter brat worsts I want to squeeze them, but only in my imagination! Lol. Still I find the card funny - I exactly know who to give it to if I have one!
ReplyDeletea very funny card. Happy PFF.
ReplyDeleteJudy
LOL! I absolutely adore the sun and the "honey"-- I can totally imagine the sender giggling while making a joke out of this card. Love it!
ReplyDeleteStrange looking little boy with an adult face! Maybe that's why he seems unlikeable. Great card!
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