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Washington’s Day Postcard
This undated postcard was printed by the Whitney Company (1869-1942) in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Whitney started as a stationary store.
By 1888 they were printing holiday cards and began printing postcards several years later.
Holiday postcards included: Valentines Day, Halloween, Easter, Christmas, and yes even Washington’s Birthday.
‘Space Age Santa Claus’ sheet music
Oh, Santa Claus has a rocket sleigh
Getting ready to zoom away
On his first trip into space
In his pressurized suit with the fur along the border
And a long white bearded helmet made just to order
He’ll take the Christmas spirit every place
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Gurley Novelty Pilgrim Candles
Before Franklin Gurley entered the candlemaking business his company made novelty candy like wax lips! Gurley owned W&F Manufacturing in Buffalo, NY.
The switch to candle production started in the 1930s. In 1949 the business changed its name to a more appropriate one: Gurley Novelty Candle Company.
In addition to Pilgrim candles, Gurley produced Indians, Turkeys, and [...]
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