1906 Bethlehem PA Comic Postcard - Boy Smoking, Woman Waiting - "402F"
$ 5.02
Description
1906 Bethlehem PA Comic Postcard - Boy Smoking, Woman Waiting - "402F". The vibrant illustration depicts a humorous scene: a young boy puffing away on a cigarette, seemingly oblivious to the stern gaze of a woman holding a bundle of sticks or branches, with the caption "I'm Watching and Waiting for Thee.". 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. Discover a fascinating piece of early 20th-century Americana with this striking 1906 comic postcard. The vibrant illustration depicts a humorous scene: a young boy puffing away on a cigarette, seemingly oblivious to the stern gaze of a woman holding a bundle of sticks or branches, with the caption "I'm Watching and Waiting for Thee." This card offers a glimpse into social norms and popular culture of the era, particularly regarding youth behavior and parental oversight. Postmarked from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, this postcard features a handwritten message dated August 6, 1906, and was mailed on August 7, 1906, as evidenced by the clear Bethlehem, PA postmark and a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp. The reverse side includes the recipient's address in Mountain Grove, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, adding to its historical provenance. This collectible item is an excellent example of an early divided back postcard, perfect for collectors of vintage comic art, Pennsylvania history, or early 1900s ephemera.
