Vintage Leap Year Postcard Wall Art Children Proposal Rochester NY 1910

$ 5.27

Features: Hand-colored, Divided Back Artist: Wall Type: Printed (Lithograph) Year Manufactured: 1910 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Subject: Children, Leap Year, Humor, Proposal Number of Items in Set: 1 Brand/Publisher: T.P.C. N.Y. Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Country: United States Region: New York Unit Type: Unit Country of Origin: United States Signed: Yes Postage Condition: Posted Material: Cardboard brand: T.P.C. N.Y. Unit Quantity: 1 Unit of Sale: Single Unit City: Rochester Continent: North America Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919

Description

Vintage Leap Year Postcard Wall Art Children Proposal Rochester NY 1910. This charming vintage postcard captures a whimsical Leap Year proposal scene, featuring two adorable children in a classic turn-of-the-century illustration style. The young boy, dressed in blue overalls and a pink shirt, stands with hands in pockets, while the girl, in a purple dress and bows, gazes up at him with an expressive look. Above them, a heart declares "Leap Year," complemented by the playful caption, "Don't think me bold, but it's Leap Year, you know." The artwork is signed by "Wall" and was published by T.P.C. N.Y., known for their early 20th-century postcard designs. The card exhibits the characteristic printing techniques of the era, likely a chromolithograph with hand-coloring accents, giving it a soft, nostalgic appeal. This collectible piece offers a delightful glimpse into historical social customs and expressions of affection surrounding the Leap Year tradition, making it a unique addition for collectors of antique ephemera, children's illustrations, or New York state history.