1910 CHEER-UP Postcard Don't Be Afraid Couple Carriage Romantic Illinois-image
1910 CHEER-UP Postcard Don't Be Afraid Couple Carriage Romantic Illinois-image

1910 CHEER-UP Postcard Don't Be Afraid Couple Carriage Romantic Illinois

$ 5.27

Subject: Romance Unit of Sale: Single Unit Material: Cardboard City: Illinois Postage Condition: Posted Type: Printed (Lithograph) Year Manufactured: 1910 Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Unit Type: Unit Country of Origin: United States Unit Quantity: 1 Country: United States Number of Items in Set: 1 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Signed: No Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Continent: North America Features: Postmarked Region: Midwest

Description

1910 CHEER-UP Postcard Don't Be Afraid Couple Carriage Romantic Illinois. Discover a charming piece of early 20th-century Americana with this evocative 1910 "CHEER-UP" postcard. The front features a captivating duotone image of a couple seated intimately in what appears to be an elegant horse-drawn carriage or early automobile, exchanging a tender glance. The scene is framed by a decorative red and white border adorned with cheerful daisies and leaves, with the encouraging message "Don't be afraid." prominently displayed. This postcard offers a glimpse into social sentiments and artistic styles of the era. The divided back is postmarked July 18, 1910, from Illinois, bearing a one-cent U.S. postage stamp. It carries a handwritten message from "Flora" to "Miss Allie Snell," adding a personal historical touch. The card's design, combining a photographic image with whimsical graphic elements and a heartfelt message, makes it a delightful collectible for enthusiasts of vintage ephemera, social history, or romantic imagery.

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