1909 Auto Hat Girl Postcard - Vintage Burlington VT Postmark
$ 5.28
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1909 Auto Hat Girl Postcard - Vintage Burlington VT Postmark. 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 charming piece of early 20th-century ephemera with this delightful postcard, postmarked from Burlington, Vermont, on March 3, 1909. The front features an engaging illustration of a woman adorned in a fashionable "auto hat," accompanied by a whimsical four-line poem: "Here's to the girl with the auto hat, Though she owns no automobile; But what the deuce do we care for that So long as her looks are real." This artistic rendering captures the spirit of the era, reflecting a time when new technologies like automobiles were shaping fashion and culture. This original divided back postcard showcases a classic period illustration, likely a chromolithograph, with its vibrant yet soft color palette. The detailed artwork and the humorous verse make it a captivating collectible, offering a glimpse into the social trends and lighthearted sentiments of the Edwardian era. It's a perfect addition for collectors of early 1900s postcards, Vermont memorabilia, or those with an appreciation for vintage fashion and humorous historical artifacts.
