A vintage illustration titled Grandpa’s Way by artist H. J. Peck. A silver-haired man in a brown vest and spectacles kneels on a rug to mark the hem of a traditional "Grandma" type woman woman's long purple skirt using a professional chalk-type skirt marker. The woman stands patiently beside a wooden sewing table cluttered with thread, fabric, and a pincushion. The scene is warm and nostalgic, painted in a realistic, mid-century style with soft interior lighting.
The reverse side of a vintage postcard with green and black text. The top left features a description of the painting Grandpa’s Way and its connection to W. H. Collins Inc., the creators of the chalk-type skirt marker. Large bold text in the center announces a new address in Whippany, New Jersey, effective July 1, 1971. The right side is a standard postcard layout with the words Post Card and an address area. A small Koppel Color Cards logo appears in the bottom left corner.
A vintage illustration titled Grandpa’s Way by artist H. J. Peck. A silver-haired man in a brown vest and spectacles kneels on a rug to mark the hem of a traditional "Grandma" type woman woman's long purple skirt using a professional chalk-type skirt marker. The woman stands patiently beside a wooden sewing table cluttered with thread, fabric, and a pincushion. The scene is warm and nostalgic, painted in a realistic, mid-century style with soft interior lighting.
The reverse side of a vintage postcard with green and black text. The top left features a description of the painting Grandpa’s Way and its connection to W. H. Collins Inc., the creators of the chalk-type skirt marker. Large bold text in the center announces a new address in Whippany, New Jersey, effective July 1, 1971. The right side is a standard postcard layout with the words Post Card and an address area. A small Koppel Color Cards logo appears in the bottom left corner.

1970s Vintage Sewing Advertising Postcard W. H. Collins Inc.

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About This Vintage Postcard

This nostalgic scene, titled “Grandpa’s Way,” serves as a heartwarming tribute to the precision and care of a bygone era. Originally an oil painting displayed for decades in their showroom, this image was used by W. H. Collins Inc. to celebrate their legacy as the creators of the chalk-type skirt marker. It captures a quiet, devoted moment of a man kneeling to ensure a perfect hem, transforming a simple tool of the trade into a symbol of domestic harmony and lifelong partnership.

Details

Era: Chrome, 1970s (1971)
City: Whippany
State: New Jersey
Country: United States of America
Topics: Sewing, Advertising, Domestic Life, Elderly Couple
Artist/Photographer: H. J. Peck
Condition: Circulated
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Publisher: W. H. Collins Inc.
Printer: Hellmich Bros., N.Y. (Koppel Color Cards)

Additional Information

This postcard was produced as a promotional announcement for W. H. Collins Inc.’s relocation from Broome Street in New York to Whippany, New Jersey, effective July 1, 1971. The front illustration by H. J. Peck highlights the company's primary product, the professional skirt marker. The card was printed by Hellmich Bros. of New York and features the Koppel Color Cards logo.

This vintage postcard would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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