A boy in a star-patterned green coat and red-and-white striped trousers stands beside a large red turkey, holding his top hat against a textured gold ground. The costume draws on colonial-revival and patriotic imagery that often appeared in American holiday illustration of the early 20th century, paired here with the Thanksgiving turkey. A cousin's note invites Lucine to Thanksgiving dinner, giving the greeting a small domestic story.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pencil
Nov. 30, 1917
Dear little Lucine
how are you.
you had better
step over and
eat dinner with
us to day. I ce hope
you have a good
time. Th - day
From your cousin Alta
Gold embossed textured background; rounded and worn corners; light surface scuffs and discoloration; printed number 4811 at lower right.
Postmark: CASTLETON DEC 1 PM 1917. Divided-back card ("THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR CORRESPONDENCE" / "FOR ADDRESS ONLY"); gold-textured stock; pencil message and pencil date "Nov. 30, 1917" at upper left; light toning and edge wear.
Cite this card
Boy in colonial dress with turkey, Wishkah, WA, 1917, postcard, c. 1917. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/boy-in-colonial-dress-with-turkey-wishkah-wa-1917. Accessed November 2, 2026.
