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Tim and His Tricycle in Front of the House

A Vintage Photos Theme Park photo for the theme of a little or a lot of snow.

Judging by the message on the back of this photo (see transcription below), Tim is the name of the boy standing with a tricycle on a wooden sidewalk in front of his house. Tim is wearing a glove on his left hand, and he's holding his other glove in his mouth for some reason.

Tim's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wray, are standing on the porch as a photographer takes a picture of the family and their house (see the full photo). The porch and sidewalk are clear of snow but there's still some in the yard and on the street. Tim is wearing a hat, coat, and one glove, but the weather is warm enough for his parents to step outside without coats.

The Cyko stamp box ("Cyko - Place Postage Stamp Here") on the other side of this divided-back real photo postcard indicates that it may date to sometime between 1907 and the 1920s.

There's no address, stamp, or postmark on the back of this photo postcard, but a handwritten message from H. Wray to Lizzie Demsey fills most of that side. Here's my transcription of the message:

Lizzie Demsey

Dear Lizzie,

Just a few lines hoping you are well as this is leaving us all here in the best of health. I am sending you a photo of our house. I would rather have waited a little longer till the summer came before having it but James sent a man to take it & we did not know anything about it. Tim was just going to bed & I was washing. You will see we hadn't taken the storm windows off nor the storm door when it was taken. This comes with my best wishes to you all. I remain yours sincerely, H. Wray.

Remember me to Mrs. Humes when you see her.

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6 comments

Deborah Lundbech said:

What a neat and tidy little house!
Thanks for adding to the Vintage House-Proud People Group, Alan.
2 weeks ago

Alan Mays replied to Deborah Lundbech:

Thanks, Deborah!
9 days ago

RicksPics said:

Charming photo, Alan. In addition to little Tim, I love the shadows and the commentary on the postcard. It reminded my of the chore of taking down storm windows and doors. I'm also thinking that dad may come to regret how close to the house he planted those pine trees. :)
2 weeks ago

Alan Mays replied to RicksPics:

Thanks, Rick! Those trees are definitely too close.
9 days ago

Deborah Lundbech said:

Haha, Rick! I had the exact same thought about those pine trees!
2 weeks ago

William Sutherland said:

Outstanding shot!
4 days ago