Photo Number 971

This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Erhard Minnesota.

This is Inez Viola Nelson.

The card says:

Wishing you all a Happy New Year From Mr + Mrs I. Nelson

It was sent to Mr and Mrs J.L. Shirley

Most likely this is the one and the same Julius Shirley that received two Real Photo Postcards from Ida Wee yesterday.

This Real Photo Postcard a Cyko dates from 1904 to 1920. I will guess that it is closer to the 1920’s side of things..because of the style of the dress..earlier baby dresses/gowns were very long.

I enjoyed this old photo, I love the lacy more than likely crocheted dress.  I like that her cute little toes are peeking out from under the dress.

Thanks for stopping by.  Do come again:)

Update from Iggy:

Inez Viola Regan nee Nelson (b. 2 Mar 1917 in Rothsay, MN d. 22 May 2000 in Minneapolis, MN) was the daughter of Iver and Ida Nelson. They lived in Trondhjem, Otter Tail, Minnesota during 1930s-1940s.

Inez married Eugene Patrick Regan (b. 30 March 1922 d. 6 February 2010) They had a number of children.

This photo went Full Circle 179 in August of 2019

Full Circle 179

This Full Circle began when Karen left a comment on the blog.

Inez Nelson (Regan) was my mother. She and my father, Eugene Regan 
had 5 kids, Steve, Mare, Mike, Cath and Karen. Everyone’s info was quite correct about
Inez’s parents and date of birth and death. The card was sent to Iver’s Sister, my mother’s aunt.
I couldn’t believe that I stubbled on to this website, it has been a gift that these postcards were saved,
so we can see a part of our family history. By the way, intense guy thought maybe Ralphie may
want the photograph, Ralphie was our dad’s orange tabby cat. Karen

... and sent me an email.

My name is Karen , the youngest of 5 kids of Inez and Gene Regan.

I had responded to your website about the postcard of my mother’s 

baptismal picture. I couldn’t believe that she was on your website, she would

be in shock if she were still here. You mentioned that you could send it and if

you still have it, I would love it! I will pay the postage. I love that you got all

these photos and put them online, and it’s such a shame that others just

clean out their family’s homes and dump family history. I hope I am talking to

the right person. Thanks, Karen

I mailed the postcard.

Photo Number 971  Inez Viola Nelson

Karen sent a lovely card 

Thanks for sending the postcard of my mother from 1917 in her baptismal gown.  I can't believe how new the card looks from over 100 years ago..  Thanks for collecting all these cool cards and starting up such a great website, it means a lot to me to have this postcard in my hand! I threw in a few extra dollars for those who may not have the money to have a card sent to them.  Thanks for such a great service!  Karen