My husband’s German grandmother passed away 2 days ago & as we were looking through old pictures, we found this one of her from 1951.

https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1cghade

Posted by shannonsummer32

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  1. Von Monika an Opa.
    Schau mein lieber Pauli
    Hier war deine liebe Mutter so alt wie du jetzt bist. 12 Jahre

    Sei lieb zu deiner guten Mutti

    Januar 1951

    From Monika to Grandpa

    Look dead Pauli. Here your lovely mother was as old as you are now. 12 years.

    Be kind to your good mother

    Januard 1951

    Photostudio was in Heidenau. Thats near Hamburg

  2. just-add-caffeine on

    Blue top: von Monika an Opa – from Monika to Grandpa

    Red: Schau mein Pauli hier war Deine liebe Mutti so alt wie Du jetzt bist 12 Jahr – (more or less verbatim) Look, my Pauli, here is your beloved mom as old as you are now, 12 years

    Blue bottom: Seit (sic) lieb zu Euren guten Mutti – Be nice to your good mom