1908 Valentine's Day Postcard Hand-Drawn Cupid & Heart Lehighton PA
$ 5.02
Description
1908 Valentine's Day Postcard Hand-Drawn Cupid & Heart Lehighton PA. This exquisite card features an endearing hand-drawn and hand-colored illustration, depicting a sweet cherubic Cupid poised with his bow and arrow, aiming towards a large, vibrant red heart. 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 truly unique piece of postal history with this charming 1908 Valentine's Day postcard. This exquisite card features an endearing hand-drawn and hand-colored illustration, depicting a sweet cherubic Cupid poised with his bow and arrow, aiming towards a large, vibrant red heart. The artwork is rendered with a delightful folk art sensibility, showcasing a distinct personal touch that sets it apart from mass-produced postcards of the era. The colors, including the lush green ground, bright red heart, and golden wings, remain notably vivid, capturing the heartfelt sentiment of the holiday. This early 20th-century collectible bears a clear Lehighton, Pennsylvania postmark dated February 14, 1908, signifying its journey on Valentine's Day itself. Addressed to "Miss Edith Smith" in Lansford, Pennsylvania, and signed "From Emily Smith," it offers a glimpse into personal connections from over a century ago. The reverse also features a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, a common postage rate for postcards of the period. This rare, artist-rendered postcard is a testament to the enduring tradition of expressing affection through mail and represents a significant find for collectors of vintage, personalized, or holiday-themed ephemera.
