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Susanna’s Suitors

Susanna’s Suitors

Fröken Susanna Pettersson of Sunnansjö, Sweden couldn’t vote, couldn’t earn, and couldn’t easily leave her…

by Anne L'Ecuyer February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

A Streetcar Back in Time

A Streetcar Back in Time

Room enough for all of us to go from here to there, and back again.

by Anne L'Ecuyer September 10, 2025February 18, 2026

Still in the Ring

Still in the Ring

Here we go! The Posted Past heads into the fall season with rare cards, a…

by Anne L'Ecuyer September 3, 2025February 18, 2026

Wise Eyes

Wise Eyes

Old Rufus Dale had seen a thing or two, and Irene had her suspicions.

by Anne L'Ecuyer August 13, 2025February 18, 2026

Silent Stare from Last Century

Silent Stare from Last Century

The news these days deserves a long silent stare. Here is one from a horse.…

by Anne L'Ecuyer July 30, 2025February 18, 2026

Hats Are No Joke

Hats Are No Joke

Is this a portrait of the couple or their hats? Feathers in the band. Fascinator…

by Anne L'Ecuyer July 9, 2025February 18, 2026

Panoramic Phoenix

Panoramic Phoenix

Rare panoramic postcards from the Haines Photo Company capture Phoenix on the cusp of the…

by Anne L'Ecuyer May 14, 2025February 18, 2026