Charles Goodall London Well Worn Antique Double Nine Playing Card Dominoes painted wooden geese It is a curious one

It is a curious one though

The striking Art Nouveau pen and ink drawing on the front of this 1903 postcard feels to me very apropos for marking the beginning of 2021--not exactly bright and cheerful

attached along the left edge

What an extraordinarily beautiful basket I think this is

There is a bit of wear to the stain in spots

Charles Goodall London Well Worn Antique Double Nine Playing Card Dominoes painted wooden geese It is a curious oneThis is the second set I've found of these c. 1910 Charles Goodall & Son of London, c. 1910 double nine domino playing cards, and though this set is quite worn, they're complete, rare, and I still think beautiful. I especially the yellow borders and how each card features a mini version of itself in the far corners, plus pretty red and white flowered backs. They are still great to play with, and fit snugly in their (completely taped together but