I have never seen a Christmas card like this one, and most likely you all haven't, either. It's a wooden card that was sent to my family one year, probably in the early 1960s, by friends in the lumber business. A label on the back says it is made by Yankee Artists in Keene, New Hampshire from the wood of the silk cotton tree, which apparently grows in Africa and South America. The cards were called SilkWoods. I did a small amount of research to learn more about this company and see if it was still in business, but was unable to find any information.
The card is unique, for sure, and I love its farm and mountain scene. I particularly like the green farmhouse contrasted with the red barn, and the mountains towering above. Hope you've enjoyed this vintage card!
It's very pretty! You always have the best finds.
ReplyDeleteOh, thanks, Vicki! It's one of the things that is making this house clean-out worthwhile ... the fun of finding treasures like this. I'm glad you enjoyed seeing it!
DeleteIt is unique and beautiful...perhaps even has real value because of its rarity. Anyway, it’s a treasure!
ReplyDeleteI love it. Now that I know a little more about where it was made, I'm thinking that may be Mt. Monadnock in the background.
DeleteI love unique cards like that. They are very thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteIt's unique for sure, Lucie. Glad you enjoyed seeing the card!
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