http://Greenberry.ArtFire.com en-us Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:34:55 MST Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:34:55 MST http://www.artfire.com/rss/studio/ ArtFire RSS Generator matt@artfire.com (Matthew J Giustino, ArtFire.com) Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:34:55 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=353570 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=353570"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_872952801_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Very interesting little collection of real photo scenes from this town in France, where an important World War I battle was fought. Most of the pictures are of damaged buildings in the town. Several of the cards have commentary written in German on the back. Divided backs, unused, a few with publishers noted. Light tanning of card stock, a few small stains and a little foxing, images clear. Item Number GBH-E-19. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=353570 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:32:18 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=353564 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=353564"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1607103190_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> An important battle was fought in this French town and some of the resulting damage is shown in this photo image. The arched bridge across the river has been repaired by wood and earthworks, and many of the buildings are shattered stone shells. Divided back, unused. The publisher, printed on the back, is Carl Venediger, Metz, Kaiser Wilhelm Ring, 1 bis. Photogr Artikel atter Art. Light tanning of stock on back, light edge wear. item Number GBH-E-18 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=353564 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 09:24:51 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=330668 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=330668"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1889555573_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Brilliant colors in a nice roving made from the wool of Texel sheep at Border Springs Farm in Patrick Springs, Virginia. I took the wool to Central Virginia Fiber Mill to be processed into this lovely, easy to spin roving. There's an article on our web site at http://www.greenberryhouse.com/texel_wool.htm about Texel sheep and the properties of the wool. This roving was dyed with acid dyes in the colors of deep red, red, lilac and shades of brilliant blue. This roving would spin into a nice springy yarn that would make excellent outer wear such as mittens, hats, or even a heavy sweater! Net weight: One ounce. Made in Virginia product! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=330668 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:50:00 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=316485 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=316485"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_42237951_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Charming image of colonial lass in mob cap serving a well-browned turkey, with harvest goods by her side. Lightly embossed with attractive cattail design and printed with the greeting "Thanksgiving - To Thee, my good and true friend, may the blessings of Thanksgiving time come." Small number T-68 imprinted on front of card. Divided back, unused. Very light stains or tanning on front of card, corners worn, some light spotting of back of card. Item Number GBH-E-38 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=316485 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:42:44 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=316478 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=316478"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_730297015_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Lovely vintage full color image of proud turkey in front of a farmhouse and fence with a laden fruit tree branch above his head. Nice embossing and gilt trim. Divided back unused, pencil notation on address side. Imprinted on back at message edge is Thanksgiving Series No. 7. Under the stamp area in tiny print it reads "Copyright 1910 by A. Jaeger." A little wear to raised gilt areas, light edge wear. item number GBH-E-31. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=316478 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:39:19 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=316473 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=316473"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1962309139_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Lovely autumn scene, with a strutting turkey in front of a cottage. Heavy gilt background and embossing frame the design. Divided back, address and message in pencil with one cent stamp and postmark November 30, 1911. Printed at the lower left corner of the message area is a "B" in a diamond with "P.C. 246." Some chipping of gilt on front, light creases in corners, some wear to corners. Item Number GBH-E-34. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=316473 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:33:52 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=316464 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=316464"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_969988392_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> A favorite vintage image, turkeys a-strut, graces this pleasant card with a bold tom turkey and hen in a grass and woodland scene. Gilt detailing and embossing highlight the design. Divided back, address in pencil with one cent stamp postmarked November 1912. Imprinted on the side of the message space is "Thanksgiving Series No 20" and below the stamp space "Copr E. Nash 1910." Small tear in lower right corner and crease in bottom edge, light edge wear, back side of card tanned. Item Number GBH-E-33 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=316464 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:29:16 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=316453 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=316453"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_65142139_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> A very handsome turkey struts in the foreground of this card, which has a lovely fall countryside scene and a cornucopia of beautiful fruit, vegetables and pumpkins around the turkey. Gilt detailing and embossing, with a handsome gilt sunrise, all framed in gilt, add a special beauty to the rich colors of this card. Divided back addressed, one cent stamp and postmarked Nov. 25, 1908. Thanksgiving Series No. 3 is printed on the back of the card. The condition of this card is very good, with some very small wrinkles, minor edge wear and a few smudges from the postmark, along with a lightly scrubbed area along the bottom. This is a nice piece for any collection! Item Number GBH-E-05 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=316453 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:48:35 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284990 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284990"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1687241613_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Soft colors in a nice roving made from the wool of Texel sheep at Border Springs Farm in Patrick Springs, Virginia. Then I took the wool to the Central Virginia Fiber Mill to be processed into this lovely, easy to spin roving. There's an article on our web site at http://www.greenberryhouse.com/texel_wool.htm about Texel sheep and the properties of the wool. This roving was dyed with acid dyes in the glowing and deep blues of a late winter's twilight with a range from light to dark. This roving would spin into a nice springy yarn that would make excellent outer wear such as mittens, hats, or even a heavy sweater! Net weight: One ounce. Made in Virginia product! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284990 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:48:35 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284998 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284998"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1986900854_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Dye your own wool to be spun into colorful yarn, or just spin this lovely creamy white roving into a beautiful natural colored yarn. I'm told it also felts very well. I bought this Texel wool at Border Springs Farm in Patrick Springs, Virginia. Then I took the wool to the Central Virginia Fiber Mill to be processed into this lovely, easy to spin roving. There's an article on our web site at http://www.greenberryhouse.com/texel_wool.htm about Texel sheep and the properties of the wool. This roving would spin into a nice springy yarn that would make excellent outer wear such as mittens, hats, or even a heavy sweater! Net weight: One ounce. Made in Virginia product! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284998 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:12:19 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284986 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284986"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1103144169_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Lovely and sturdy lofty yarn in shades of light rose to deep red great for mittens, hats or any outer wear! Handspun, hand dyed with acid dyes. 100% Texel wool, worsted to bulky weight, 8-9 wpi, Dye Lot: RT01, Net weight 2.9 ounces, 113 yards. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284986 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:08:37 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284980 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284980"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1369243103_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Brilliant colors in a nice roving made from the wool of Texel sheep at Border Springs Farm in Patrick Springs, Virginia. There's an article on our web site at http://www.greenberryhouse.com/texel_wool.htm about Texel sheep and the properties of the wool. This roving was dyed with acid dyes in the colors of a mountain sunset, red, orange, pink and rose. This roving would spin into a nice springy yarn that would make excellent outer wear such as mittens, hats, or even a heavy sweater! Net weight: One ounce. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284980 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:27:17 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283746 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283746"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_744889778_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> A cheerful Thanksgiving turkey struts in the middle of this postcard, surrounded by the lovely harvest of the season. The soft colors and handsome gilding, along with nice embossed design, create a handsome postcard for any collection. A verse by Whittier that reads "The lore of home and fireside, and the legendary rhyme, Make the task of duty lighter, which the true man owes his time." completes the elegant greeting. Divided back addressed with note, one cent stamp and postmarked Nov. 22, 1910. There is a small number 546 in the lower left corner of the front of the card. There is some light edge wear, especially at the corners and some small spotting of the front, the back is browned. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283746 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:21:20 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283735 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283735"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1095455513_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Yet another view of this handsome building, with a statue in a fountain in the foreground. Probably from the late 1940s or early 1950s. Divided back, unused. Publisher Verlag Photo-Frey, Amberg, printed on back. Card stock a little brown, light staining. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283735 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:19:04 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283728 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283728"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_744670720_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Handsome building with cupola. Divided back, unused. Publisher Verlag Photo-Frey, Amberg, printed on back. Card stock a little brown. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283728 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:16:12 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283721 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283721"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1169944065_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This seems to be the same building as in some of my other listings, with a longer view of an older style structure and what looks like a fairly modern addition. Probably from the late 1940s or early 1950s. Divided back, unused. Publisher Verlag Photo-Frey, Amberg, printed on back. Card stock a little brown, light staining. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283721 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:13:07 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283714 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283714"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_153294690_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> I have not been able to identify this building, but feel that this is a later postcard, perhaps from the late 1940s or early 1950s. American troops were stations in Amberg, Germany, until troop reduction not very long ago. This is one of a series of photographs of the same building, depicting a modern looking front. Divided back, unused. Publisher Verlag Photo-Frey, Amberg, printed on back. Card stock a little brown, light staining. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283714 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:09:55 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283707 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283707"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1801632852_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Another sensuous and detailed colored photo in delicate hues of roses against a softly blurred background, for an almost three dimensional effect. There is even a dainty pink bud and some fading leaves. The publisher's trademark and the number 2317 are stamped in the bottom right corner of the front of the card. Divided back, unused, with a repeat of the trademark. Very light edge wear, slight corner creases from album mount, back a little tanned. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283707 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:06:55 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283696 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283696"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_222189798_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This lovely postcard is subtly colored with delicate pinks, salmon and yellow against a smoky brown background of clouds. Delicate sprays of baby's breath and roses with the sentiment "Puisse ce Souvenir Vous faire un peu plaisir!" A trademark Alix and the number 113 appear in the bottom right corner. Divided back, unused, no other imprint on this probably French postcard. Good condition, light creases at corners from album mount, back tanned. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=283696 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:22:48 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280226 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280226"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1046935736_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> A proud Pilgrim cook bears a turkey to the waiting guests at the Thanksgiving feast, framed in a pleasant country scene with harvest bounty in one corner. Embossed design. The front of the card is printed with Design Copyrighted by Raphael Tuck & Sons Co. "Ltd". Divided back addressed with note, one cent stamp and postmarked Nov. 23, 1910. Along one edge of the card is printed "Raphael Tuck & Sons' Thanksgiving Day Postcards Series No 175. Art Publishers to their Majesties the King and Queen." An elaborate crest with the words "Printed in Saxony By Appointment" and "Tuck's Postcard" are also printed on the back. There are a few small smudges and marks on the front of the card, light edge wear. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280226 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:03:02 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280177 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280177"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1048710745_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Two pleasant postcards with a Victorian aura. Each has a quotation from the poet's work along with a picture of the author and a country scene featuring flowers. Oliver Wendell Holmes looks down on a brick walled pasture with purple crocus growing large in the foreground. The quotation reads "Come, dear old comrade you and I/ Will steal an hour from days gone by/ The lusty days of long ago/ When you were Bill and I was Joe. Ralph Waldo Emerson's card features daisies in front of a pasture bound with a chain and posts and a house with a windmill. The poem reads "I go to seek my own hearthstone/ Bosomed in yon green hills alone/ A secret lodge in a pleasant land/ Whos groves the frolic fairies planned." Divided back, addressed with note, one cent stamp. The Emerson card is postmarked June 30, 1910; the Holmes postmark is illegible. Both cards show some wear, darkening and slight staining, the Holmes card has a 1 inch closed tear in the bottom edge and several creases. One crease in the Emerson card. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280177 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:58:46 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280165 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280165"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1627222233_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Although this card is a bit faded and stained, the image of a handsome building surrounded by trees is appealing. The penciled remarks on the card indicate that this was a school building, and that the sender knew boys that attended it. Divided back, addressed with note, notes on front of card, postmarked Oct. 27, 1907, stamp removed. Some staining and tanning of card stock, black smudges from postmark on front of card, light edge wear. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280165 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:51:47 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280147 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280147"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1598882125_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> As far as I can determine, this impressive structure, built in 1865-1868, is still standing and has been converted to The Amberg College. Amberg, a very old city, is in Bavaria, Germany. Divided back, unused. The publisher is Heinrich Storg, Amberg/Opf. A number Q 2993 43 is printed in the square for the stamp. The card is a little tanned and foxed, light edge wear. All Amberg postcards listed here look to be photo images. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280147 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:48:10 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280136 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280136"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1347433693_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> The publisher later became known for publishing the beautiful erotic images of Julian Mandel, but there is already a sensuous beauty in this colored photograph of a sheaf of lilies against a softly blurred background with an almost three dimensional effect. The publisher's trademark and the number 2444 appear in the bottom right corner of the front. Divided back, unused, with a repeat of the trademark. Light crease in bottom right corner, some light foxing of image, slight edge wear, back slightly tanned. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280136 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:40:21 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280122 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280122"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1693173222_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Small chef standing on her intended turkey dinner looks a bit dismayed at the size of her task. A gilt wishbone over a harvested collection and an embossed frame along with embossed detailing add charm to the image. A copyright symbol with "J. Herman 1911" is printed in one corner of the picture. Divided back addressed with note, one cent stamp and Nov. 1911 postmark. Also on the back in the number M.132. There are some small stains on the front of the card and some minor edge wear. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280122 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:36:20 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280115 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280115"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1482280119_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Lovely image of children playing bobbing for apples, in front of a cheerful fire with a laughing jack-o-lantern and trick-or-treat bag in the window behind them. A sassy black cat observes the proceedings as well. Divided back, no postmark or stamp, pencil message and address. Card stock is tanned on the back with a few light stains, some creases in card, light edge wear. Colors of image are bright and this is a charming piece from yesteryear. The children's clothes and the colors are particularly appealing. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=280115 Sun, 31 May 2009 13:45:19 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=242645 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=242645"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1717517534_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Sweet faced Pilgrim children bowing their heads with one eye on the turkey before them with a branch of fall leaves framing the image. An interesting little inset shaped like an acorn shows the Pilgrim father coming home from the hunt with the wild turkey. "The greeting reads "First say your grace with solemn face, then eat your turkey at a rapid pace. Glad Thanksgiving Wishes." The name James E Pitts is imprinted in small lettering on the bottom right corner of the front of the card. Design is nicely embossed. Divided back, addressed with message in blue ink, one cent stamp and postmarked Nov. 25, 1914. The lower left corner of the back is marked with "Series 58 D." Light soiling of front, corners a little bent, small stain on back. Item Number GBH-E-48 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=242645 Sun, 31 May 2009 12:46:47 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=242580 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=242580"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1831313764_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Lovely real photo scene of a small town or village in the hills, with grazing cattle in the foreground. This image shares many common traits with the others listed here, although if there are soldiers in the photograph it is not obvious. Divided back, unused. Verlag fur allgemeines Wissen, Berlin W. 9, No 1102. The card stock is browned and there are a couple of small spots, but the image is still clear. The bottom is miscut, leaving a narrow and uneven border. Item Number GBH-E-26 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=242580 Sun, 31 May 2009 12:41:52 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=242572 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=242572"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_297465645_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This interesting postcard is one of a series, each showing what appears to be the German countryside, with a few soldiers in each real photo scene. This image is photographed across a lake, and looks deceptively peaceful. But two uniformed men are embarking in a small boat onto the lake, and a row of wagons stretches past the building into the background. Divided back, unused. Printed on the back, is Verlag fur allgemeines Wissen, Berlin W. 9, No 1110. Although the card stock is quite browned, the image is still clear. The bottom is miscut, leaving no border. Item Number GBH-E-25 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=242572 Sun, 31 May 2009 12:30:36 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=242559 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=242559"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_635298256_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Lovely image of a proud Thanksgiving turkey with a framed winter scene above his head and harvested goods below. Lots of gilt detailing with embossed designs. Divided back, no postmark, pencil address and note. There is a mark in a lower corner of the back that resembles a B under S in a circle, with the number 33A beside the mark. Made in USA is printed along one edge. The card is in very good condition with little wear or staining. Item Number: GBH-E-07. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=242559 Sat, 30 May 2009 13:26:19 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=241477 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=241477"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_324910276_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Very interesting city street scene, probably from World War I. There is a white flag with a large cross hanging on a balcony of one building. A line of men in front of the other building look like a group of soldiers, or possibly sailors. Some of the men look ethnic or very dark. Divided back, unused. Verlag fur allgemeines Wissen, Berlin W. 9, No 1108. The card stock is browned and there is a slight crease in the upper left corner. The bottom is miscut, leaving a narrow and uneven border. Item Number GBH-E-27 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=241477 Sat, 30 May 2009 13:22:54 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=241472 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=241472"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1892747410_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Cannon are ranged in front of a low building beside a stately church in this real photo postcard that is probably of a German scene. A soldier is posing casually in the foreground, leaning on what looks like a long stick. Divided back, unused. Verlag fur allgemeines Wissen, Berlin W. 9, No 1109. The cardstock is browned and there is a slight crease in the lower left corner. The bottom border is very narrow and slightly uneven. Item Number GBH-E-28 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=241472 Sat, 30 May 2009 13:06:27 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=241452 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=241452"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1937649006_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Lovely country scene surrounded by a gilt edged maple leaf over a bounty of fruit creates an attractive accompaniment for the greeting about the harvest. The greeting reads "Cheery Harvest time Greetings -- Ripe fruits as well as leaves and flowers be yours this day." Design is nicely embossed. Divided back, address and message in ink, one cent stamp and postmarked November 28, 1911. The manufacturer's logo and name International Art Pub. Co, New York/Berlin appear on the back of the card, which is marked "Made in Germany." Series No. 2445 is printed along the message edge. There is a small closed tear in the top edge of the card, some slight discoloration and edge wear, back is tanning. Item Number GBH-E-37 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=241452 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:11:24 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=238872 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=238872"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_561287919_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Unique image, with two angels roasting a turkey over a fire with a somber monk standing over them. Divided back with the words for "postcard" in several languages at top of message side, an "AH" trademark in bottom corner. Message written in pencil (in English) on message side with incomplete address, dated November 24, 1909. Some edge wear, top left corner creased, light spotting. Item Number GBH-E-32 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=238872 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:01:54 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=238859 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=238859"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_699320594_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> A stark photograph of a building foundation and rubble, with a few bare trees in the scene. No identifying characteristics, except a handwritten number '14' in the stamp area on the back of the card. The cardstock is discolored and there is some spotting to the image and stock. Divided back, unused. Item Number: GBH-E-30 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=238859 Thu, 28 May 2009 11:53:37 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=238840 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=238840"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_532576005_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Pair of postcards with a shared theme. The first card has a glued on felt banner imprinted with the name, Waldo, O. Divided back (1907-1915) with stamp removed but addressed and cancelled in Waldo, Ohio, April 17, 1911. Published by Colonial Badge Co., Basil, Ohio. Landscape Pennant. The second card has a banner, Catletts, and black and white lake scene. Divided back (1907-1915), torn 1 cent stamp and cancelled in Catlett, VA, 1914. No publisher. Both cards in good condition with some tanning and edge wear, light creasing with bumped corners. Item Number RNS-E-04 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=238840 Thu, 28 May 2009 11:45:37 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=238829 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=238829"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_691493431_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Charming period piece, with an American flag shield surrounded by flowers and a gilt wreath, along with a lovely little scene of a windmill by a woods. Embossed details throughout the design. In the lower right corner the card is stamped with P. Sander above a copyright symbol while the left corner has a number 780. Divided back addressed with note, one cent stamp and postmarked Nov. 17, 1913. The front is a little stained and has a smudge from the post mark, corners are a little bent with very minor edge wear. Item Number GBH-E-06 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=238829 Thu, 28 May 2009 06:54:59 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=238499 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=238499"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1395067995_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Handspun Fine Wool Yarn. This lively colored yarn is made up of a single of dyed merino wool plied with a single of natural fawn-colored Corriedale. The tweedy result ranges in colors from orange, tan, deep gray, and browns in all sorts of shades from mahogany to nearly blue and purple. This is a soft sport handspun yarn, soft enough for a lovely shawl or scarf.! 50% Fine merino wool/50% Corriedale wool. Dye Lot: TS01. Net weight: 3.1 ounces, approximately 155 yards. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=238499 Thu, 14 May 2009 12:08:04 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=223774 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=223774"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_459574630_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Lovely little 1/2 carat diamond engagement ring, with a marquis cut that makes the diamond look larger. 14K gold, marked, with a "27" inside the ring along with the gold content. The ring measure to size 5 but could be stretched easily to fit a larger hand. Very slight scratches visible under a loupe, otherwise a beautiful piece. Item Number GBH-J-137 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=223774 Thu, 14 May 2009 12:04:55 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=223771 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=223771"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_506753836_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This is not a very old item, but it is beautifully done with deep etchings of sunbursts and flowers and a stylized Latin script. The ring is marked 14K, with some symbols that look like DVB. The ring measures to size 5. I can see no flaws; this is a lovely ring which would make an elegant wedding band or friendship ring. Item Number GBH-J-24 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=223771 Thu, 14 May 2009 12:01:07 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=223764 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=223764"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1589109401_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> I don't know enough about fine jewelry to know if the stones in these screw back earrings are glass or real, but this is an elegant pair of earrings that the picture doesn't do justice. The setting with the small clear stones is just .5 inch across and the gold has almost a rosy tone. The red stone has a nice depth of color and these earrings would be a beautiful accent to enjoy for years to come. There is a small scratch on one of the red stones and the earrings need cleaning. Item Number GBH-J-90 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=223764 Mon, 11 May 2009 13:48:06 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=220282 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=220282"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_866281275_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Hoi (1921- ) is a Vietnamese artist who worked in France and is known for his artistry in printmaking. The subject of this beautiful piece is a favorite one of horses and is signed and numbered 263 of 375 in pencil. The Certificate on the back is from The Collector's Guild, and the number 1028 is stamped on the back above the certificate. I have been unable to identify the title of this piece. The print is in very good condition, matted and framed, 32 inches x 17 inches. The frame has several dings along the edges and the glass is scratched at the bottom. The tape is coming loose on the back due to age. There is a hanging wire included. Item Number GBH-F-02 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=220282 Sun, 10 May 2009 08:34:33 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=218786 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=218786"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1939615305_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Made in Austria, US-Zone, which dates them to not long after World War II. A lovely and complete set of twenty-four beautiful light blue glass buttons, set with tiny sparkling rhinestones (two rhinestones are missing), all sewn onto the original card. Other than the missing rhinestones and the need for a little cleaning, I can see no flaws in the buttons. The card is a little wrinkled and tanned on the backside, and one button has been pulled a little loose over the years. This is a charming little set that would make a nice addition to your button collection, or a beautiful finishing touch to your handmade garment! Buttons are approximately 5/16 inch across. Item Number GBH-S-13 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=218786 Sun, 10 May 2009 08:21:46 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=218779 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=218779"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_743770662_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> If there is a more pure white available in natural fibers, I can't think what it would be. Pure white angora from my beautiful German angoras spins into a wonderful luxury yarn and it can be blended with soft merino or other fine wools for amazing yarn to create beautiful shawls, sweaters, scarves, mittens, you name it! White angora is also wonderful dyed; I've painted it, splattered it, vat dyed it, dipped it; it always turns out beautiful no matter what technique I use. From soft pastels to rich vibrant colors, angora is a wonderful fiber for lovely soft yarn! Rabbit not included. Net weight: one ounce. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=218779 Sun, 10 May 2009 08:15:20 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=218770 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=218770"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_820471337_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Another favorite, with subtle blue tones in the gray because the blue rabbit color is a dilute of the black. This makes a yarn just slightly different than the black, but with the lovely rich gray tones that I expect from my special herd. This yarn is lovely blended with natural colored white or gray wool, and I've done a lovely tweedy yarn with dark gray alpaca blended with this color. The rich bloom of this fiber will make a wonderfully soft yarn that will suit any of your projects requiring softness and fluff! Net weight: One ounce. Rabbit not included! Item Number GBH-Z-04c http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=218770 Sat, 09 May 2009 12:30:55 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=218099 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=218099"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1603347975_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> My personal favorite angora color and fiber. I've been breeding my black lines since 1999, and the harvest of wonderfully dark gray that I shear from my herd of German Cross rabbits is wonderful to spin. I like creating a fine yarn of soft gray pure angora with this fiber, or blending it with a nicely colored gray wool from merino or Corriedale sheep. After this wool is spun, it blooms into a soft, beautifully fluffy yarn that would be wonderful in a scarf, as an edging to a larger project or as a soft cuff to mittens or socks. Over-dying creates a lovely variegated fiber for spinning or felting. Net weight 1 ounce. Bunny not included! Model Number GBH-Z-4d http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=218099 Fri, 08 May 2009 13:39:28 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=217208 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=217208"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_851842905_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Hand Painted Angora and Merino Yarn My farm raised white Angora wool, blended with wonderful merino fleece from Thistle Cove Farm, and spun to my specifications by Still River Mill in Connecticut, for a very special yarn with unique character and softness. These lovely soft skeins, at about 80 yards to the ounce, were hand painted by me in rich shades that range from nearly turquoise to vibrant yellow across a myriad of green tones. Careful treatment with acid dyes and vinegar mordant preserves the wonderful softness of the yarn, which will soften and bloom with time and use. This is a light worsted weight yarn, pure luxury for those special projects! NOTE: This is a hand made item. Variations in color concentration occur from skein to skein. 50% Angora/50% merino blend. Dye Lot: V01. Net weight: 2 ounces. Approximately 167 yards. Item Number GBH-Z-146 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=217208 Fri, 08 May 2009 13:32:50 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=217199 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=217199"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_1294225978_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Hand Painted Angora and Merino Yarn. My farm raised white Angora wool, blended with wonderful merino fleece from Thistle Cove Farm, and spun to my specifications by Still River Mill in Connecticut, for a very special yarn with unique character and softness. These lovely soft skeins, at about 80 yards to the ounce, were hand painted by me in soft blues that range from nearly navy to the palest shades. Careful treatment with acid dyes and vinegar mordant preserves the wonderful softness of the yarn, which will soften and bloom with time and use. This is a light worsted weight yarn, pure luxury for those special projects! NOTE: This is a hand made item. Variations in color concentration occur from skein to skein. 50% Angora/50% merino blend. Dye Lot: MB01. Net weight: 2 ounces. Approximately 167 yards. Item Number GBH-Z-120 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=217199 Thu, 07 May 2009 10:59:01 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=215928 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=215928"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_254660272_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Corriedale Handspun Yarn. This lovely yarn was spun from moorit roving produced by Rising Meadow Farm in North Carolina, and the heavy worsted/light bulky weight yarn that I spun is a beautiful, rich brown that is a beautiful chocolate in color. Be aware that natural colors may look different on your monitor. The pictures don't capture the real beauty of this yarn and richness of color. Natural variations in color and texture make this yarn interesting visually as well as to the touch. 100% Corriedale wool. Color: Natural Moorit. Worsted weight, two ply. Net weight: 1.5 ounces, approximately 80 yards. Item Number GBH-Z-118 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=215928 Thu, 07 May 2009 10:56:40 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=215926 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=215926"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/23634_product_358573403_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Corriedale Handspun Yarn. This lovely yarn was spun from moorit roving produced by Rising Meadow Farm in North Carolina, and the heavy worsted/light bulky weight yarn that I spun is a beautiful, rich brown that is a beautiful chocolate in color. Be aware that natural colors may look different on your monitor. The pictures don't capture the real beauty of this yarn and richness of color. Natural variations in color and texture make this yarn interesting visually as well as to the touch. 100% Corriedale wool. Color: Natural Moorit. Worsted weight, two ply. Net weight: 1.5 ounces, approximately 86 yards. Item Number GBH-Z-117 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=215926