1905 F. Opper Cartoon Postcard: "I Was Out Riding Yesterday" Funny Undivided

$ 5.27

Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Unit Type: Unit Number of Items in Set: 1 Type: Printed (Lithograph) Signed: No brand: Mutual Book Co., Boston Features: Undivided Back Country of Origin: United States Year Manufactured: 1905 Artist: F. Opper Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Brand/Publisher: Mutual Book Co., Boston Subject: Cartoon, Humor, Horse Buggy Postage Condition: Unposted Unit of Sale: Single Unit Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country: United States Unit Quantity: 1

Description

1905 F. Opper Cartoon Postcard: "I Was Out Riding Yesterday" Funny Undivided. Step back in time with this charming and humorous antique postcard from 1905, featuring the distinctive artistry of renowned cartoonist F. Opper. This delightful illustration captures a comical scene of a gentleman in a top hat, looking rather disheveled, driving an utterly exhausted horse-drawn carriage. A speech bubble above him exclaims, "WE WON'T GO HOME TILL MORNING," perfectly encapsulating the spirit of a lively night out. The caption below, "I Was Out Riding Yesterday," adds to the card's playful narrative. Published by Mutual Book Co. of Boston, this undivided back postcard is a wonderful example of early 20th-century comic art and postcard design. The detailed line work and red accents highlight the expressive nature of Opper's style, making it a captivating piece for collectors of vintage ephemera, cartoon art, or historical humor. This collectible postcard offers a unique glimpse into the social lightheartedness and popular culture of the Edwardian era.