1910 CHEER-UP Postcard Don't Be Afraid Couple Carriage Romantic Illinois

$ 5.27

Year Manufactured: 1910 Subject: Romance Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 City: Illinois Signed: No Material: Cardboard Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Country: United States Features: Postmarked Number of Items in Set: 1 Unit Quantity: 1 Continent: North America Type: Printed (Lithograph) Unit Type: Unit Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country of Origin: United States Postage Condition: Posted Region: Midwest Unit of Sale: Single Unit

Description

1910 CHEER-UP Postcard Don't Be Afraid Couple Carriage Romantic Illinois. Discover a charming piece of early 20th-century Americana with this evocative 1910 "CHEER-UP" postcard. The front features a captivating duotone image of a couple seated intimately in what appears to be an elegant horse-drawn carriage or early automobile, exchanging a tender glance. The scene is framed by a decorative red and white border adorned with cheerful daisies and leaves, with the encouraging message "Don't be afraid." prominently displayed. This postcard offers a glimpse into social sentiments and artistic styles of the era. The divided back is postmarked July 18, 1910, from Illinois, bearing a one-cent U.S. postage stamp. It carries a handwritten message from "Flora" to "Miss Allie Snell," adding a personal historical touch. The card's design, combining a photographic image with whimsical graphic elements and a heartfelt message, makes it a delightful collectible for enthusiasts of vintage ephemera, social history, or romantic imagery.