1907 Tailholt Post Office James Whitcomb Riley Poem Ed Shinn Art Postcard-image
1907 Tailholt Post Office James Whitcomb Riley Poem Ed Shinn Art Postcard-image

1907 Tailholt Post Office James Whitcomb Riley Poem Ed Shinn Art Postcard

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Unit Type: Unit Number of Items in Set: 1 Type: Printed (Lithograph) Year Manufactured: 1907 Subject: Post Office Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Material: Paper brand: Import Post Card Co. Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Region: Indiana Brand/Publisher: Import Post Card Co. City: Indianapolis Postage Condition: Unposted Country: USA Unit of Sale: Single Unit Signed: No Unit Quantity: 1 Artist: Ed Shinn Features: Poem Continent: North America Country of Origin: United States

Description

1907 Tailholt Post Office James Whitcomb Riley Poem Ed Shinn Art Postcard. Discover a charming piece of early 20th-century Americana with this captivating postcard, copyrighted 1907. The front features an endearing illustration by Ed Shinn, depicting a rustic scene outside "The Little Town o' Tailholt" post office. Three men are gathered, evoking a sense of community and simpler times, with a quaint church visible in the background. This artistic rendition brings to life a nostalgic glimpse into rural American life. Adding to its unique appeal, the postcard proudly showcases a poem by the renowned "Hoosier Poet," James Whitcomb Riley, titled "The Little Town o' Tailholt." This literary element, combined with the period artwork, makes the postcard a delightful collectible for enthusiasts of poetry, American history, and vintage ephemera. Published by Import Post Card Co., Indianapolis, Ind., and part of Riley's "Afterwhiles" series, this piece represents a significant cross-section of early postcard art and literary collaboration.

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