This card is a post-card from a boat I have been on in my life. I chose it because it was the time in my life when I got over my fear of boats.So to have the smallest connection with someone so many generations before me is really what stood out to me. Honestly, I think I have a modern day version of this post-card. The card has so much wear on it with its faded yellow color that must come with age and it does, it is from 1937! The card has worn edges and in faded deeply. The message on the back is short and simple it says, " Having a good time. Lil" I think whoever this is sent to would really appreciate that, it is at a very interesting point in American History and its right before World War Two so things seem calm. The hand writing is so elegant and I think whoever wrote this must have been a lone traveler just exploring the world and keeping an open mind. If Lil wanted to criticize or judge or interpret she might have said that in her message but instead she just is having a good time, very simple. She is probably sending this back to a lover or dear friend and one of the few people close to her. This stood out to me to see the connection that Lil and I both have and it's through that everyday writing that takes place that a close personal bond is formed with someone I have never met.
http://www.fsucardarchive.org/items/show/2501
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