Pumpkins Weren't Always Just for Halloween

Before Cell Phones (or even telephones), Postcard/Greeting Cards were once the main way of letting distant friends and relatives know you were thinking about them. And some icons, we accept as tradition today, weren't always what we think they were.

For instance; ever hear of the Halloween Cabbages? Well in 1910, this card was sent to a friend or maybe a sweetheart. Kinda has a Valentine ring to it, doesn't it?




And we traditionally think of Jack-O-Lanterns as lighting the porch on Halloween for Trick or Treater's, but in 1908..........these children were hiding behind the pumpkin to watch the Turkey.

The Edwardian Boudoir Revisited

Dressing our Grandmothers and Great Grandmothers was not a simple task. First came the Chemise, worn next to the skin to protect both the skin and the expensive boned corset. Made from light weight cotton batiste it was washable and a lady would have several. Drawstring neckline and armholes with hook and eye closures in back. The ruffled neckline was meant to adorn a low bodice or to provide extra bulk for that Pouter Pigeon Look.

Then came the corset. The excruciating S Curve which was not only uncomfortable, but I'm sure was unhealthy.


And over the corset went the Corset Cover. More bulk, more weight but oh so beautiful. Also made of light weight cotton batiste with loads of lace and drawstring closures.



And here's the final result..........that perfect 1910 Pouter Pigeon look in all white. She looks so pristine but she must be dying from the weight of all that fabric.