1916 Rally Day Church Children & Autumn Leaves Postcard Goodenough & Woglom
$ 3.96
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1916 Rally Day Church Children & Autumn Leaves Postcard Goodenough & Woglom. 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. This charming vintage postcard from 1916 captures the spirit of an early 20th-century "Rally Day" celebration. The front features a delightful scene of two children, one hanging a festive wreath inscribed "Rally Day Next Sunday," while the other, a young girl in a red coat, gathers vibrant autumn leaves. They stand on steps, surrounded by the colorful foliage, evoking a sense of community and preparation for a special church event. The detailed chromolithography printing technique brings out the rich hues of the children's attire and the fall leaves, making it a visually appealing piece of ephemera. The reverse side confirms its historical context, bearing a clear postmark from Parksley, Virginia, dated October 5, 1916. The postcard was published by Goodenough & Woglom Co. of New York, a notable publisher of the era, indicated by the R. D. No. 18 series. The message at the bottom, "The church bells are ringing, the children are bringing Bright branches from woodland and valley below, To make the Church gay, for our Grand Rally Day... Which comes on next Sunday - let every one go," beautifully articulates the theme and purpose of the rally. This piece is a wonderful snapshot of American social history, showcasing traditional community events and the artistry of early 20th-century postcard design.
