1906 Hughesville PA Cartoon Postcard Boy Fishing Alligator Humorous Posted
$ 5.02
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1906 Hughesville PA Cartoon Postcard Boy Fishing Alligator Humorous Posted. This delightful scene is rendered with vibrant colors, showcasing the distinctive lithographic printing techniques of the early 20th century. 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. Step back in time with this charming and humorous postcard from 1906, featuring a whimsical cartoon illustration. The front depicts a boy diligently fishing, with a playful alligator-like creature lurking in the water, accompanied by the amusing caption, "TO CATCH ME DROP A LINE AT Hughesville." This delightful scene is rendered with vibrant colors, showcasing the distinctive lithographic printing techniques of the early 20th century. A handwritten message from "S. S. M. M. J." adds a personal touch, offering well wishes and lighthearted advice to the recipient. The reverse side confirms its historical journey, bearing a clear Hughesville, Pennsylvania postmark dated September 24, 1906. Adorned with a classic United States One Cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, the postcard was addressed to Master Maurice Siglin in Mountain Grove, Luz County, PA. This piece offers a fascinating glimpse into the social communication and popular culture of the era, making it a unique addition for collectors of early 20th-century ephemera, Pennsylvania history, or vintage humorous postcards.
