Gay 1923 Christmas in my family

[cityboy-stl]

I was going through a box of old photos that I inherited from my Uncle after he passed. The photos are actually from his wifes family. Among the photos was this Christmas post card. My eyes about fell out when I saw it. I really don't know who they are but I wish that I did. Is this the gayest Christmas card you've ever seen or what? I think this is totally amazing so I thought I'd share with you all.

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[belamy]

I was going through a box of old photos that I inherited from my Uncle after he passed. The photos are actually from his wifes family. Among the photos was this Christmas post card. My eyes about fell out when I saw it. I really don't know who they are but I wish that I did. Is this the gayest Christmas card you've ever seen or what? I think this is totally amazing so I thought I'd share with you all.

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The crazy Jazz Era..?

Anyway, I prefer a more classical, more orthodox greeting, like this: http://www.chrisgeary.co.uk/christmas/ChristmasStrip.gif

 

[BrandonSBCA]

That is a really gay Christmas card kind of inspiring in a way.

 

[tx_doc]

The guy on the right looks a little like Stephen Baldwin

 

[GL]

^ I was thinking the same thing.

What lovely frocks they're wearing!

 

[Marbas]

I think that postcard is totally FABULOUS!

But then, I'm GAY!

 

[tommyj]

OMG but do keep it..it really is a classic.. I dont think straights would be sending it..Did it have anything written on the back?

 

[cityboy-stl]

The only thing on the back is "Post Card" and "Place stamp here" in the corner. No stamp, no address though. It is a photo post card where the picture is actually a photograph so this one was not mailed but may have been given out at the time. I think it's amazing that gays at that time would do something so flamboyant. I've looked through the whole box of pictures looking for other photos of them but nothing.

 

[backpacker]

You're right, that's the gayest Christmas card I have ever seen,

 

[BuddyBrutus]

Thank you for sharing. It's a great card.

 

[gabriel1]

Thanks for sharing. I love that card. I see they were using Xmas back then also. I hate it when people write and/or say Xmas instead of Christmas

 

[belamy]

(...) I hate it when people write and/or say Xmas instead of Christmas

Yes, wouldn´t it make more sense restricting the "X"mas to this sort of greetings?: http://www.chrisgeary.co.uk/christmas/Photo/ChristmasBoy8863.jpg

 

[buzzj]

Wouldn't it have been interesting to talk to your uncle about it! Who knows why he hung on to it...!

 

[gabriel1]

Yes, wouldn´t it make more sense restricting the "X"mas to this sort of greetings?: http://www.chrisgeary.co.uk/christmas/Photo/ChristmasBoy8863.jpg

oooh la la

 

[tommyj]

It's a cool card, I have not seen that many gay christmas cards. I only receive the classic traditional cards

STL, thats why I propose this is a collector's card..may be valuable indeed!