18th November 1909 unknown to frederick thomas arnold

walthamstow, london

0 miles

the message

“Wishing you many Happy returns of your Birthday

With love

???”

the sender

The signature of the sender cannot be read.

the recipient

Frederick Thomas Arnold (1835-1918) was the son of Richard Arnold (1782-1838) and Sarah Shillam (1793-1857).

Frederick was a Florist and Gardener in 1901. In 1911 he was listed a “private means”. In 1909 when this birthday card was sent he was 74 years old and a widower.

In 1864 Frederick married Mary Ann Witt Charles (1837-1907).

the tree

the place

Walthamstow, London

what the card says to us

The front of the card is curious. It is a birthday card which appears to show an oak leaf outline containing a picture of a castle.

There is nothing to identify the sender as the name cannot be read. It could be friend or family. It was posted locally and “Local” is written next to the address.