Vintage Dutch Boy Windmill Postcard, Humorous Quote, Posted 1913
$ 5.27
Description
Vintage Dutch Boy Windmill Postcard, Humorous Quote, Posted 1913. In the background, a classic Dutch windmill stands prominently beside a body of water with a sailboat, evoking scenes from the Netherlands. The artwork is signed by "Wall," adding a touch of artistic provenance to this delightful piece. This charming vintage postcard features a whimsical illustration of a Dutch boy in traditional attire, complete with wooden clogs and a green hat, holding an umbrella. In the background, a classic Dutch windmill stands prominently beside a body of water with a sailboat, evoking scenes from the Netherlands. The bottom of the card displays a humorous, dialect-style quote: "Dot almighty dollar iss not a friendt of your'n iff he iss not in your pocket." The artwork is signed by "Wall," adding a touch of artistic provenance to this delightful piece. This early 20th-century collectible is a fine example of illustrative postcards from its era, likely produced using chromolithography for its vibrant colors and detail. The card was postmarked in Tucumcari, New Mexico, in July 1913, and bears a one-cent U.S. postage stamp. It was addressed to Mrs. R. E. Gannon in Dalhart, Texas, and includes a handwritten message from "Daisy Williams," offering a glimpse into personal correspondence from over a century ago. This postcard is perfect for collectors of Dutch-themed memorabilia, vintage humor, or historical postal artifacts.
