1910 Humorous Postcard Mary Had a Little Lamb Bamforth Shopping Poem-image
1910 Humorous Postcard Mary Had a Little Lamb Bamforth Shopping Poem-image

1910 Humorous Postcard Mary Had a Little Lamb Bamforth Shopping Poem

$ 10.55

Subject: Humor Features: Postmarked Unit of Sale: Single Unit Unit Type: Unit Time Period Manufactured: 1910-1919 Signed: No Postage Condition: Posted Type: Printed (Lithograph) brand: Bamforth Co. Brand/Publisher: Bamforth Co. Number of Items in Set: 1 Year Manufactured: 1910 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Unit Quantity: 1 City: Holmfirth Era: Divided Back Region: Kansas Country: USA Material: Paper Continent: North America Country of Origin: England

Description

1910 Humorous Postcard Mary Had a Little Lamb Bamforth Shopping Poem. This charming vintage postcard from 1910 depicts a humorous scene, playing on the classic nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb." The illustration features a gentleman laden with packages, seemingly fulfilling the wishes of a stylishly dressed woman, with city street buildings in the background. The detailed artwork captures the fashion and ambiance of the era. Published by Bamforth & Co., known for their distinctive and often witty postcards, this piece is part of Series N° 1069. The reverse side features a clear May 25, 1910 postmark and a 1-cent U.S. postage stamp, confirming its historical context. This collectible postcard offers a glimpse into early 20th-century social humor and illustration, making it a delightful addition for collectors of vintage ephemera, Bamforth postcards, or those interested in historical illustrations.

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