These early 1900's postcards
are by British artist A. L. Bowley.
Her postcards were sold in
Britain and the United States.
I love all the detail in her
illustrations. I thought it
would be fun to show her work
over a period of time.
1903
are by British artist A. L. Bowley.
Her postcards were sold in
Britain and the United States.
I love all the detail in her
illustrations. I thought it
would be fun to show her work
over a period of time.
1903
In every postcard, Santa
is dressed slightly different.
Her children are so
sweet and innocent.
Hanging up dolly's
stocking.
stocking.
1907
What a cute family!
1909
1912
Aren't these grand! The children are so sweet and innocent looking, but seems the earlier ones are more so. And, there's certainly nothing stern-looking about Santa. Oh, to be able to sculpt a face like one of these. Looking at the dates, I realized the later ones were printed about the time my parents were born...wondering if they ever saw cards like these. We should be hearing the jingle of bells oh, so soon...Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI love all of them, but the elfie ones are my favorite...love their little renaissance clothes and body/head proportions. :~)
ReplyDeleteI love all the cards too. the little elfs are really cute with their shoes and toys. I enjoyed seeing all of them. Merry christmas
ReplyDeleteWow, these are lovely; Thank-You so much for sharing them!
ReplyDeleteHer art was clearly versatile, but her children’s images always remained cheery, fun-loving, warm, bright and clean.
I love them!
(Another ‘favourite’ children’s Artist to add to My growing list!) ;)