Cher Ami a Veteran of World War I --- Zazzle

Cher Ami (meaning "Dear Friend" in French) was a pigeon. He was a bird of war during World War I. In October 1918, he flew out an all-important message from the "Lost Battalion" despite being shot, and thus saved 200 soldiers. His life was very harrowing. Here is an excerpt from the HomeofHeroes.com website:
"The Black Check Cock carrier pigeon was one of 600 birds owned and flown by the U.S. Army Signal Corps in France to carry important messages from the front lines. Already the pigeon had flown 11 important missions in the American sector around Verdun."

More of his story may be found on the following LINK.

Cher Ami was wounded by shrapnel. Everything the medics could do to help him survive and thrive was done for him. He was honored with a medal from France. General Pershing of the USA bid him farewell as he departed on a ship to retire in the USA. He did ultimately die as a result of his injuries the following year 1919. Click HERE for the Wikipedia entry about the Battle of Verdun.

World War One Map ~ Allied Western Front WWI by mapshoppe

Vintage Travel Poster from Zazzle

Delight friends and family with artistic posters for dynamic decorating. Choose your preferred size and paper type and even add custom framing if you wish. Easy to order and to have delivered quickly. Plus, you can save 15% during the November savings event. Click through for details and use code SANTASAVINGS. Visit postershoppe at Zazzle to view hundreds of wonderful vintage advertising designs on a multitude of products and touching on a wide variety of subjects such as travel, fashion, science, war, theater, and more. Click on the image to browse.

Rome Italy Vintage Travel Poster by postershoppe
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Bodega Bay California Poster from Zazzle

The artist Steve Thomas wrote, "Who knew that Bodega Bay was such a bird watcher's paradise. I think someone made a movie about it once."* The artist put the profile of Arthur Hitchcock in the poster. Do you see it? Click on the image to read more, buy or browse.

Bodega Bay California Posters by stevethomas
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*At a Washington Dept.of Fish & Wildlife web page, An interesting side note:

"One morning in the summer of 1961, hundreds of crazed birds attacked the seaside town of Capitola, California. The birds "cried like babies" as they dove into street lamps, crashed through glass windows, and attacked people on the ground. Most of the birds were sooty shearwaters, a normally non-aggressive species that feeds on small fish and comes ashore only to breed. This incident fascinated Alfred Hitchcock, who frequently vacationed in nearby Santa Cruz. He included newspaper clippings about the Capitola attack in his studio proposal for THE BIRDS, which appeared in cinemas two years later. The agent responsible for the attack is now widely thought to have been domoic acid."

Snowy Owls by John James Audubon Bag from Zazzle

There is a sale on Messenger Bags at Zazzle until tomorrow! Click for details after going to the page for this lovely bag featuring the art of the famous John James Audubon (April 26, 1785 – January 2, 1851). This Messenger Bag is offered by Vicky Brago-Mitchell at one of her 37(!) stores Vintage Treasure Chest at Zazzle. The Snowy Owl, or Nyctea scandiaca, is categorized by CITES (Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) as a threatened species*. Vicky is a busy cat-loving Zazzle pro-Seller based in Los Angeles. Click on the image to learn more.

Snowy Owl, John James Audubon Courier Bag by Vintage Treasure Chest
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1890 boy & his American Staffordshire Terrier Postcard at Zazzle

I love the vintage photos. I have some vintage photos but they aren't digitized at this point. The store offering this great postcard is huge. Visit historicimage at Zazzle for some truly fantastic items.

1890 Boy & his American Staffordshire Terrier Postcard by historicimage

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Sea Squirt (Botryllus polycyclus) Poster at Zazzle

I really like the Ernst Haeckl collection at VintageTreasureChest at Zazzle. It takes painstaking effort to make his work available like this. This particular poster shows a sea squirt. Ernst Haeckl art would look beautiful in many settings. Click on the image for more information.

Botryllus polycyclus, Ernst Haeckel Poster by VintageTreasureChest
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Big Sale still on, but only til 11:59 PM at Zazzle

Last chance. Memorial Day sale Offer is still valid today May 29, 2012 but only until 11:59pm PT. Click HERE for more information. There are vast opportunities for savings on wide varieties of items. Here is a print from Military_Central showing a soldier and his horse with gas masks for their protection in World War I.

WW1 Soldier and Horse with Gas Masks by Military_Central
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Vintage Thumbelina and Prince Wedding in Forest Notebook from Zazzle

YesterdayCafe's Store at Zazzle has thousands of wonderful items. I just love going there and letting my mind wander to imaginary times and places. Use this notebook for anything but it would be especially sweet as a wedding planner. Click on the image to purchase or browse.

Vintage Thumbelina and Prince Wedding in Forest by YesterdayCafe
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Kid's Kitten Apron from Zazzle

Tiina is the artist in Finland who has created marvelous designs at her store AkaTML. She also has created a Squidoo lens about her Kittens in cups. Click on the image of the apron to see the details about this cute kid's apron. The kitten is sitting in a vintage cup that says "served exclusively at the world's fair." Tiina has cupcakes too :-)

kitten apron by AkaTML

Lady and Pit Bull Zazzle Card

Patti Meador is the artist at Vintage Dogs Store at Zazzle. She has created many wonderful designs. The card is customizable so you can personalize it with your own message. Click on the image to purchase or browse at this Zazzle Pro-Seller's fun store.

Lady and Pit Bull by vintagedogs
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Vintage St. Patrick's Day Castle Candy Jar from Zazzle

For a great St. Patty's Day party or gift, this Victorian illustration of a castle in green on a fabulous porcelain candy jar might be just the ticket.  An Irish castle and shamrocks proclaim the festivities!  You can change the text to your own creation but currently says "St. Patrick's Day Greetings."   The jar is useful for candy, snacks or treats and is made of bright white porcelain.  It is dishwasher and microwave safe.  Click on the jar to visit YesterdayCafe for a wonderful "blast from the past." 

Vintage St. Patricks Day Greetings Castle Shamrock by YesterdayCafe

"The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse" Aesop's Fable Poster from Zazzle

From the Aesop fable about the Country Mouse and the City Mouse, a beautiful nostalgic poster. Fully customizable, it may be purchased by clicking on the image and visiting the fabulous yesterdaycafe's Store at Zazzle

Vintage Country Mouse, City Mouse Aesop's Fable by YesterdayCafe
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Birds of New York - De Kay's Lithographs at Zazzle

Visit ZephyrusBooks's Store at Zazzle  for the fascinating "Birds of New York." The store is an antiquarian treasure.These bird illustrations are classic historic prints. The store has thousands of fun and historic Zazzle products made from images of vintage maps, books, stamps, and illustrations including the old masters. Buy steins, ornaments, postcards, posters, shirts, shoes, and more. Learn history or birding or other subjects at the same time. Gulls, for example, are a hugely complex and fascinating group of birds in the Laridae family and J. W. Hill illustrated three of their species to be included in "Birds of New York" published in 1844.

The Winter Gull (Larus argentatus) by ZephyrusBooks
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Vintage Girl with Baby Ducks Poster from Zazzle

Here is a peaceful, nostalgic illustration that would be nice in a children's area. Click on the image for more "Timeless Classics for the Family."

Girl with Baby Ducks by Memory_Lane
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Today Only - 30% Off Custom 2012 Calendars at Zazzle!

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Poster from Audubon Illustration of Arctic Tern - Zazzle

With this poster showing the famous artist John Audubon's painting of the Arctic Tern, you have the choice of different sizes, paper types, and custom framing options. You can even add your own image and text to it.

Vintage Arctic Tern, by John Audubon, 1833 by YesterdayCafe
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Old Sea Dog 1905 Postcard from Zazzle

What a cute old sea dog :-)

An Old Sea Dog: 1905 by Photoblog
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Vampire Waltz Bags from Zazzle

An intriguing vintage design on a tote you can use until it decomposes.

The Vampire Waltz by BodyEnglish
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Victorian Tote of Distinction from Zazzle

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Victoria by luvyouranimals
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