"Cards, Collections and Memorabilia".

Abstract

We are pleased to publish the following postcard that was submitted by Dr. Robert (Bob) L. Koolkin from Beaufort, South Carolina, one or our long-time members. This is one of his favorite cards that was posted in 1903. He writes, "Please note the 'key' that the 'dentist' holds behind his back as well as both the two sets of initials, as well as the "Before" and "After" captions that the writer added. The brief note on the reverse also gives the reader a feel for the times (Figs. 1 A & B). Fig. B reads: "Am very sorry to hear you have such a bad face, hope you will soon be better. I wonder if you could send me a little green book from the cupboard in the top bedroom called Arnolds Handbook of Africa, also one of the British Isles, paper covers. Much Love, from Hilda".