1906 Alice Roosevelt & Congressman Longworth Antique Postcard PA to IN

$ 15.81

Unit Quantity: 1 Type: Printed (Lithograph) Continent: North America City: Shiremanstown Featured Person: Alice Roosevelt Longworth, Nicholas Longworth Number of Items in Set: 1 Features: Printed (Lithograph) Unit Type: Unit Postage Condition: Posted Brand/Publisher: Paul C. Koeber Co. Signed: No Unit of Sale: Single Unit brand: Paul C. Koeber Co. Material: Paper Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country of Origin: United States Subject: Political, Portrait, Romance, Historical Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Year Manufactured: 1906 Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1909 Region: Pennsylvania Country: United States

Description

1906 Alice Roosevelt & Congressman Longworth Antique Postcard PA to IN. The upper portrait depicts "MISS ALICE ROOSEVELT," celebrated daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt, known for her vibrant personality and influence. Below her is "CONGRESSMAN LONGWORTH," who was Nicholas Longworth, her future husband, adding a layer of historical romance to this collectible. Discover a fascinating piece of early 20th-century American history with this antique postcard, copyrighted and postmarked from 1906. The front prominently features two distinguished portraits within charming heart-shaped frames. The upper portrait depicts "MISS ALICE ROOSEVELT," celebrated daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt, known for her vibrant personality and influence. Below her is "CONGRESSMAN LONGWORTH," who was Nicholas Longworth, her future husband, adding a layer of historical romance to this collectible. This vintage postcard, part of "THE PACK SERIES" by Paul C. Koeber & Co. of New York City, captures a moment in time with its detailed design, including a playful cupid figure. The reverse side reveals a clear Shiremanstown, PA postmark dated February 3, 1906, indicating its journey to Goshen, Indiana. Sent to Mr. Arthur W. Rupper, the postcard bears an original one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp and a handwritten message, offering a personal glimpse into the past. This is a significant collectible for enthusiasts of political history, presidential memorabilia, and early 20th-century Americana.