A 'Swenglish' journey through family photos, notes and postcards
from the early 20th century.

2021-04-03

'To Greet Thee' - Easter Bunnies in October (1907)

From Gerda's Postcard Album

R.011.01 




To: Miss Gerda Ekman, 3328 Michigan ave., Chicago, Ill.
From: Helén (Rockford, Ill.), Oct 2, 1907

Kära Gerda. Tack för kortet som jag fick, roligt höra från dig. Jag mår bra. Det skulle vara roligt om du kome hit och stannade en vecka. Skrif snart igen. / Helén

Dear Gerda. Thanks for the card you sent me, nice to hear from you. I am well. It would be nice if you'd come and stay a week. Write again soon. / Helén

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Kommentar:

Kortet har påskmotiv (harar + ägg) men sändes i oktober.
Jag vet inte om Helén var någon som Gerda kände redan från Sverige, eller om de lärde känna varandra in Chicago.

Comment:

With bunnies and eggs on it, the picture is an Easter card, even if sent in October! 
I don't know if Helén was someone Gerda knew from back in Sweden, or if they got to know each other in Chicago.



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