1907 Windsor PA Postcard Two Women Embracing "Longing for Boys" Hand-Colored
$ 5.55
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1907 Windsor PA Postcard Two Women Embracing "Longing for Boys" Hand-Colored. They are depicted wearing period-appropriate hats and long dresses, with a serene body of water and distant land creating a picturesque background. 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 antique postcard from 1907 captures a delightful and somewhat mischievous scene, featuring two young women embracing warmly outdoors. They are depicted wearing period-appropriate hats and long dresses, with a serene body of water and distant land creating a picturesque background. The postcard bears the intriguing caption, "We're longing for a couple of boys," adding a touch of humor and historical context to the image. This piece is a wonderful example of early 20th-century social commentary and postcard art, making it a unique collectible. The postcard is a hand-colored or colorized print, enhancing the visual appeal with subtle hues that bring the scene to life. The reverse side reveals a clear postmark from Windsor, Pennsylvania, dated May 2, 1907, with a 1-cent U.S. Postage George Washington stamp, confirming its historical authenticity and usage. The detailed handwritten message from "Lotta Meyers" to "Miss Savannah Dieter" in Danielsville, PA, offers a glimpse into daily life and social connections of the era. This postcard embodies a blend of early photographic techniques, period fashion, and social sentiment, making it a captivating historical artifact.
