Ruth, little Alfred tried to mail this card but it was returned. He was what, maybe 10? And even then, look at his fascination with birds! I am so glad I hung onto it, even though it's really kind of creepy, don't you think? Looking forward to seeing you at Thanksgiving — we've got a huge turkey! Love, Emma Hitchcock
The backstory:
The elements I used are a Swedish matchbox label, my own rubber stamps, a swallow from a door in Tucson, a gull stamp I made, two birds I made into a stamp (the birds are from an 1800s magazine), a chickadee advertising card from Kathleen A. that I made into a stamp, an "Express" stamp with my birthdate on it made by me, and a bunch of other stuff.
©Carol Leigh
