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Motto postcard with green leaf border, "Count that day lost", circa 1910

Subject
General Greetings
Card type
Lithograph
Date
c. 1907 (Golden Age)
Front of Motto postcard with green leaf border, "Count that day lost", circa 1910, Mr J A Gross, WV, USA, c. 1907 lithograph postcard
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Back of Motto postcard with green leaf border, "Count that day lost", circa 1910, Mr J A Gross, WV, USA, c. 1907 lithograph postcard
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About this postcard

A decorative motto card printed in dark blue Gothic blackletter type within a border of stylized green leaves, the verse reading "Count that day lost whose low descending sun / Views from thy hand no worthy action done." The lines are a widely reproduced Victorian and Edwardian inspirational motto, printed on cream stock with a mottled, aged surface. Such motto and greeting cards were commonly exchanged in the early 20th century as small gifts of moral encouragement.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

July 14th 1913, Monday Morn - Dear Janus I will write you a few lines to let you know we are all well as usual. Hope you are all well. Every thing is all right. We had a terrible wind storm last night, it was awful. The Boys are all out. Ernie went out yester- day. Mike went out day before yesterday. Beanie went out this morning. best wishes from all to you all. Hope to see you soon. write soon. Mrs Gross.

PublisherPolley Company
Count that day lost whose low descending sun Views from thy hand no worthy action done --- POST CARD FOR CORRESPONDENCE ONLY FOR ADDRESS ONLY Printed by Polley Company, Syracuse, N.Y.
PostmarkedCumberland, MD, July 14, 1913, 11:30
Stamp
Addressed to
Mr J A Gross

Petersburg, WV

Postcard record

Postmarked, Cumberland, MD
PublisherPolley Company
ConditionGood
Place addressedMr J A Gross, Petersburg, WV
PublisherPolley Company, Syracuse, NY
Stamp1c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides
NotesGreen stylized leaf border; cream stock with heavy foxing/mottling; slight corner wear; no white border. Postmark: CUMBERLAND MD. JUL 14 11 30 AM STA. A 1913 — divided-back "POST CARD" stock with private printer's imprint (Polley Company, Syracuse, N.Y.); heavy foxing/brown staining across the card, ink slightly faded at lower left.

Cite this card

Motto postcard with green leaf border, "Count that day lost", circa 1910, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/motto-postcard-with-green-leaf-border-count-that-day-lost-ci. Accessed October 24, 2026.