Leap Year Message Postcard - Woman Proposing, Hoosick NY Postmark 1912-image
Leap Year Message Postcard - Woman Proposing, Hoosick NY Postmark 1912-image

Leap Year Message Postcard - Woman Proposing, Hoosick NY Postmark 1912

$ 7.07

Country: United States Material: Paper Unit Quantity: 1 Continent: North America Year Manufactured: 1912 Brand/Publisher: Theopcom Series Postage Condition: Posted Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 City: Hoosick Number of Items in Set: 1 Unit Type: Unit Features: Postmark Signed: No Original/Licensed Reprint: Original brand: Theopcom Series Country of Origin: United States Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Type: Printed (Lithograph) Unit of Sale: Single Unit Region: New York Subject: Leap Year

Description

Leap Year Message Postcard - Woman Proposing, Hoosick NY Postmark 1912. This charming vintage postcard captures the spirit of a Leap Year with a captivating illustration of a woman poised to propose. The artwork features a lady in elegant early 20th-century attire, holding a note that reads "Proposal," hinting at the playful tradition of women proposing marriage during a Leap Year. The vibrant colors and detailed rendering evoke the social customs and romantic humor of the era, making it a delightful piece for collectors of historical ephemera and themed postcards. The reverse side reveals a glimpse into the past with a clear Hoosick, New York postmark dated August 7, 1912, and an original one-cent U.S. stamp. The postcard was manufactured by Theopcom Series, as indicated by the series number 13 46, and printed in the U.S. This collectible item is not only a beautiful example of early 20th-century postcard art but also a fascinating artifact reflecting social history and communication from over a century ago.

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