1913 Ford Model T Hill Climb Cartoon Postcard Cobb & Shinn Commercial Color

$ 5.27

Unit of Sale: Single Unit Country of Origin: United States Features: Postmarked City: New York brand: Commercial Colortype Company Number of Items in Set: 1 Unit Type: Unit Country: USA Continent: North America Year Manufactured: 1913 Material: Cardboard Region: New York Signed: No Time Period Manufactured: 1910-1919 Subject: Automobile Ford Model T Cartoon Humor Artist: Cobb Shinn Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Postage Condition: Posted Brand/Publisher: Commercial Colortype Company Type: Printed (Lithograph) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Unit Quantity: 1

Description

1913 Ford Model T Hill Climb Cartoon Postcard Cobb & Shinn Commercial Color. Another speech bubble adds to the charm: "AND THE LITTLE OLD FORD RAMBLES RIGHT ON, UP?". This captivating vintage postcard, postmarked July 20, 1913, features a delightful cartoon illustration by the renowned artists Cobb & Shinn. The artwork humorously depicts an early Ford Model T automobile, with a driver and passenger, valiantly ascending a steep hill, puffing smoke as it goes. The card's clever caption, "We can all exceed the speed limit going down hill, But it takes a Ford to do it up hill," perfectly encapsulates the spirit of early automotive prowess and the reliability associated with Ford vehicles of the era. Another speech bubble adds to the charm: "AND THE LITTLE OLD FORD RAMBLES RIGHT ON, UP?" Produced by the Commercial Colortype Company, this postcard showcases the distinctive artistic style of Cobb & Shinn, making it a desirable piece for collectors of automobilia, early 20th-century cartoons, and vintage advertising art. The detailed illustration captures a significant moment in automotive history, celebrating the pioneering spirit of motor travel and the iconic Model T. Its historical context and unique artistic representation make it a wonderful addition to any collection.