1910 "I'm Afraid to Go Home in the Dark" Romantic Moonlit Postcard
$ 5.02
Description
1910 "I'm Afraid to Go Home in the Dark" Romantic Moonlit Postcard. The front features a beautifully colorized illustration depicting a romantic moonlit scene where a man and woman stand close, holding hands by a serene body of water. 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 sentiment with this captivating postcard, postmarked from Pennsylvania in 1910. The front features a beautifully colorized illustration depicting a romantic moonlit scene where a man and woman stand close, holding hands by a serene body of water. The woman, in her elegant light green gown, appears to share an intimate moment with the man, creating a timeless tableau of affection and tenderness. Below the enchanting image, the playful and evocative phrase "I'm afraid to go home in the dark" adds a touch of whimsical romance, hinting at a desire to prolong their rendezvous under the glow of the full moon. This collectible postcard, printed in Germany, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship typical of the era, with its rich colors and detailed artistry. The golden, textured border frames the central image beautifully, enhancing its visual appeal. The reverse side bears a clear 1910 postmark from Honesdale, Pennsylvania, addressed to Miss Jessie Look in Cortez, Lackawaxen, PA, complete with a one-cent George Washington stamp. This postcard is a delightful artifact for collectors of vintage romantic imagery, early 20th-century ephemera, or those interested in the social history of correspondence.
