The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

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Illustrator Sveta Dorosheva collects antique postcards. Among the exhibits of her collection there are also rare, and very strange and ambiguous. Selection of the last Light shared with the public. Then her story.

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past
The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

I collect old postcards. There are many beautiful luxury retrodiva, amazing paintings, hats, gowns and shameless outfits... But the most amazing is to see how different subjects. Most of the stories it is impossible to imagine modern postcards, and some — and is now taboo. For example, Smoking, the child was touching was outrageous.

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

"Martiniste". My favorite postcard. The plot is totally impossible in our days, but what they are beautiful, Hotties!

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

Or just imagine — you get from a good friend a card with the disturbing story of "the anatomy of the heart": a thoughtful anatomist is above the naked female body, holding her heart. Admires in his glasses.

There, in the middle about if anyone will read carefully, there are such words: "...the letters come out mixed character — lyrical and enlightening. Yeah, when you're so silly? Miss scary. And it is strange — extremely want you to see. I am very unhappy. It makes me angry". And then another: "I love the independence, freedom of heart, etc., and little bear put me in her claws. I don't want it. Nakolochka, do you not understand? For that I hate you... and love you."

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

Turns out, they both have two layers of correspondence: one in words, and the second, latent in the subjects. It's not a smiley at the end of the sentence...

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

A couple of anatomists: it was a popular story in the cards...

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

Less refined lovers enjoyed more obvious plots:

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

She caresses him waiting. All clear. No ambiguity.

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

But still engaged. These here ozenili.

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

And these — insane, obviously.

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

"Drama of life".

From Lilith — inaccessible constellations crown. In countries diamond sun bloom. And eve — and children, and a flock of sheep, In the garden potatoes and home comfort.

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

Here's some more stories that I can't imagine a modern postcard.

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

Little red riding hood in this version.

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

"Visionary widow."

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

And finally, the incredibly strange zombies.

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

I like when the postcard is signed. Then the story becomes and the context, sometimes funny, sometimes banal. Let's say that person tried to write music to picture "Flirting".

"Divine Faith violet I send this story. There are a lot of similarities I find with you I hope you will not become negative. And I have such a present in the morning, sitting at the dressing table and violets are blooming before you with its vague smell. Yes now I understand your miraculous strength and frankly. Your cute image and stand before me, but soon, soon I'll see you in front of him. Have you is the mere coquetry, but still I love you".

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

But Marusya — waiting at the station his train and give, I think, the girlfriend will my mark a couple of lines? I bought the first card, and writes:

And Lola has received, read twice about cherry, turned...

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

Lola looked at the candy ladies, who probably never rolled any jars of jam in my life... prevented the evaporation in the bucket on the stove, scorched the blue plucked chicken over the fire, wiped her red hands on her apron, looked again at the ladies, turned to and read about cherries... and something to cry about incomprehensible, girly...

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

But the man was looking for a story, tried to make the text and the picture is made complete harmony.

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

See what's on the back!!!

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

Well, the most enigmatic story + signature in my collection.

The author's collection of the strangest postcards from the past

Turnover: "Now will become".

Keywords: Illustrator | Collection | Postcard | Retro | Strange hobby

     

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