1914 Comic Postcard:
1914 Comic Postcard:

1914 Comic Postcard: "Making Hay While the Son Shines" - Ford Model T

$ 5.27

brand: G. F. Elliott Unit Quantity: 1 Continent: North America Country of Origin: United States Year Manufactured: 1914 Region: Nebraska Brand/Publisher: G. F. Elliott Signed: No Country: USA Features: Postmarked Material: Cardboard Unit of Sale: Single Unit Number of Items in Set: 1 Postage Condition: Posted Time Period Manufactured: 1910-1919 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Unit Type: Unit City: Willen Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Subject: Humor, Farm Life, Ford Model T, Gnomes Artist: Witt Type: Printed (Lithograph)

Description

1914 Comic Postcard: "Making Hay While the Son Shines" - Ford Model T. This charming and humorous postcard from 1914 features a whimsical cartoon illustration titled "Making Hay While the Son Shines." The artwork cleverly plays on the classic idiom, depicting two gnome-like figures engaged in the hay-making process. A prominent early Ford Model T automobile is ingeniously integrated into the scene, seemingly operating a mechanism on a massive hay bale, while another character works with a rake nearby. The vibrant, limited color palette, characteristic of early 20th-century printing, highlights the playful scene. The artist's signature "Witt" is subtly included, adding to its collectible appeal. This piece captures a slice of early Americana, blending agricultural themes with the burgeoning automotive era, making it a unique historical artifact and a delightful example of early 20th-century postcard art.

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