1905 "Holding My Own" Cartoon Postcard - Moulton, Iowa Postmark 1907
$ 5.02
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1905 "Holding My Own" Cartoon Postcard - Moulton, Iowa Postmark 1907. Published by the Phila. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This charming and humorous postcard from 1905 features a classic cartoon illustration titled "Holding My Own." The vibrant image depicts a harried man, likely a father, comically struggling to manage three crying infants, capturing a universal theme of the challenges and joys of early parenthood. The artwork is rich in detail, showcasing the expressive faces of both the adult and the babies, rendered with bold lines and a warm color palette of red, yellow, and blue. Published by the Phila. Post Card Co., this piece is a wonderful example of early 20th-century American postcard artistry, reflecting the era's popular culture and sense of humor. The reverse side bears a clear postmark from Moulton, Iowa, dated December 27, 1907, and features a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, adding to its historical and geographical significance. The handwritten message and address to "Miss Lulu Heltshiner" in Centerville, Iowa, provide a personal glimpse into the past, making this a collectible item for enthusiasts of vintage postcards, Iowa history, or early American humor.
