1908 Muskogee OK
1908 Muskogee OK

1908 Muskogee OK "The Kissing Bug" Couple Kissing Vintage Postcard

$ 10.55

Subject: Romance Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1909 Number of Items in Set: 1 Unit Type: Unit Signed: No Unit of Sale: Single Unit Postage Condition: Posted Region: Oklahoma Country: USA Country of Origin: USA Continent: North America Type: Printed (Lithograph) Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Features: Postmarked City: Muskogee Unit Quantity: 1 Year Manufactured: 1908 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Description

1908 Muskogee OK "The Kissing Bug" Couple Kissing Vintage Postcard. Discover a charming piece of early 20th-century Americana with this vintage postcard, postmarked from Muskogee, Oklahoma, in August 1908. The front features a delightful sepia-toned image titled "The Kissing Bug," depicting a couple in an intimate embrace, reflecting the romantic sentiments and popular culture of the era. The scene is framed by an elegant art nouveau style border, adding to its aesthetic appeal and historical significance. This postcard captures a moment of affection, making it a unique collectible for enthusiasts of turn-of-the-century romance and social history. The reverse side reveals a glimpse into the past with a handwritten message and address to "Miss Bertha Herring" in Muskogee, Oklahoma, alongside a clear 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp and a legible Muskogee postmark. This piece serves not only as a visual artifact but also as a tangible link to personal communication and the postal system of over a century ago. Its historical context and endearing subject matter make it a fascinating addition to any collection of vintage postcards, Oklahoma memorabilia, or ephemera documenting early 1900s social life.

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