1917 WWI Era Photo Postcard - "LOAD!" Soldier & Camera Girl - Washington D.C.
$ 5.02
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1917 WWI Era Photo Postcard - "LOAD!" Soldier & Camera Girl - Washington D.C.. Titled "LOAD!". 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 captivating vintage postcard, copyrighted in 1917 by C. O. Buckingham, presents a humorous and historically resonant scene from the World War I era. The front features a woman in a period dress holding a camera, seemingly preparing to photograph a soldier seated on what appears to be a large artillery wheel or wagon. Titled "LOAD!", the image cleverly plays on military terminology while capturing a lighthearted interaction between a civilian and a serviceman during a significant global conflict. The reverse side reveals a vibrant history, postmarked December 6, 1918, from Washington, D.C., with a clear U.S. Postage 2-cent stamp. The handwritten message, dated December 15, 1918, details a soldier's anticipation of returning home, mentioning discharge and demobilization efforts, offering a personal glimpse into the immediate post-WWI period. This postcard is a unique collectible, combining photographic artistry, historical narrative, and a tangible connection to the Great War and its aftermath.
