Yankee Doodle Dandy Cartoon Postcard Scranton PA Postmark 1910 Vaudeville Era

$ 5.27

Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) brand: A. H. Country of Origin: United States City: Scranton Unit Type: Unit Type: Printed (Lithograph) Postage Condition: Posted Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Features: Handwritten, Postmarked Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Region: Pennsylvania Unit Quantity: 1 Continent: North America Year Manufactured: 1910 Brand/Publisher: A. H. Subject: Cartoon, Vaudeville, Music, Theater Signed: No Number of Items in Set: 1 Country: United States Unit of Sale: Single Unit

Description

Yankee Doodle Dandy Cartoon Postcard Scranton PA Postmark 1910 Vaudeville Era. Step back in time with this charming and rare vintage postcard, featuring a lively cartoon illustration of "The Yankee Doodle Dandy." This iconic character, likely inspired by George M. Cohan's famous musical persona, is depicted in a tuxedo, top hat, and cane, exuding the theatrical spirit of the early 20th century. The vibrant colors and classic artistic style capture the essence of vaudeville and American entertainment from a bygone era. Adding to its historical significance, the postcard bears a clear "SCRANTON PA" postmark dated December 12, 1910. The handwritten message on the front references "LITTLE JOHNNY JONES" and an upcoming trip to Scranton, further connecting it to the popular culture of the time. This piece is a delightful collectible for enthusiasts of vintage Americana, theatrical history, early 20th-century ephemera, and those with a fondness for Scranton, Pennsylvania, or Omaha, Nebraska.