Vintage Leap Year Postcard Wall Art Children Proposal Rochester NY 1910

$ 20.29

Subject: Children, Leap Year, Humor, Proposal Unit Type: Unit Year Manufactured: 1910 Region: New York Unit Quantity: 1 Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Signed: Yes Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Unit of Sale: Single Unit Country of Origin: United States Continent: North America Country: United States Material: Cardboard brand: T.P.C. N.Y. Brand/Publisher: T.P.C. N.Y. Artist: Wall Number of Items in Set: 1 City: Rochester Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Features: Hand-colored, Divided Back Type: Printed (Lithograph) Postage Condition: Posted

Description

Vintage Leap Year Postcard Wall Art Children Proposal Rochester NY 1910. This charming vintage postcard captures a whimsical Leap Year proposal scene, featuring two adorable children in a classic turn-of-the-century illustration style. The young boy, dressed in blue overalls and a pink shirt, stands with hands in pockets, while the girl, in a purple dress and bows, gazes up at him with an expressive look. Above them, a heart declares "Leap Year," complemented by the playful caption, "Don't think me bold, but it's Leap Year, you know." The artwork is signed by "Wall" and was published by T.P.C. N.Y., known for their early 20th-century postcard designs. The card exhibits the characteristic printing techniques of the era, likely a chromolithograph with hand-coloring accents, giving it a soft, nostalgic appeal. This collectible piece offers a delightful glimpse into historical social customs and expressions of affection surrounding the Leap Year tradition, making it a unique addition for collectors of antique ephemera, children's illustrations, or New York state history.