1913 Joplin MO "Girl Waiting" Postcard - Sent to Louisiana - Vintage Humor
$ 5.28
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1913 Joplin MO "Girl Waiting" Postcard - Sent to Louisiana - Vintage Humor. 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. Discover a charming piece of early 20th-century Americana with this vintage postcard from Joplin, Missouri. The front features a captivating image of a smiling young woman, framed within a decorative flag-like design in green and red. Bold text declares, "THERE'S A GIRL WAITING FOR YOU IN JOPLIN, MO. HURRY UP AND DON'T DISAPPOINT HER," a playful and humorous message designed to entice visitors to the city. This historically significant postcard was postmarked on April 26, 1913, in Joplin, MO, and sent to South Mansfield, Louisiana. The reverse side reveals a handwritten message from "Ethel" to "Lurlie," offering a glimpse into the social connections and communication styles of the era. The card also bears a one-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring George Washington, adding to its authentic vintage appeal. This unique collectible captures a moment in time, blending local charm with a touch of lighthearted persuasion.
