1912 ACH HIMMEL Funny Crying Child Cartoon Postcard Ripley NY Postmark-image
1912 ACH HIMMEL Funny Crying Child Cartoon Postcard Ripley NY Postmark-image

1912 ACH HIMMEL Funny Crying Child Cartoon Postcard Ripley NY Postmark

$ 10.55

Number of Items in Set: 1 Subject: Humor Continent: North America Unit of Sale: Single Unit Type: Printed (Lithograph) Unit Quantity: 1 Brand/Publisher: S 67 Region: New York Features: Postmarked Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Signed: No Postage Condition: Posted brand: S 67 Year Manufactured: 1912 Unit Type: Unit Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Artist: WAII City: Ripley Country: United States Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Country of Origin: United States

Description

1912 ACH HIMMEL Funny Crying Child Cartoon Postcard Ripley NY Postmark. The artistry, signed "WAII", adds a unique touch to this collectible piece. This charming antique postcard from 1912 features a humorous illustration of a distressed child-like figure exclaiming "ACH, HIMMEL" (Oh, Heavens!). The cartoon depicts a character in oversized pants and a hat, with a comically exaggerated crying or wailing expression that captures a moment of dramatic emotion. The artistry, signed "WAII", adds a unique touch to this collectible piece. The reverse side reveals a vibrant piece of history, postmarked August 24, 1912, from Ripley, New York, and addressed to Chautauqua, New York. It bears a one-cent U.S. Postage stamp featuring George Washington. The postcard includes a handwritten message from "Edward" to his mother, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century correspondence and family life. This vintage card, marked "MADE IN U.S.A." and part of the S 67 series, is a delightful find for collectors of early 20th-century Americana, humor, and New York state historical ephemera.

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