1911 Wilkes-Barre PA Comic Postcard "How Can You Do It On 9.50 Per?" Europe
$ 10.55
Description
1911 Wilkes-Barre PA Comic Postcard "How Can You Do It On 9.50 Per?" Europe. This charming and humorous vintage postcard from 1911 features a stylishly dressed woman seated atop a luggage-laden suitcase, reflecting a classic era of European travel. The suitcase is adorned with destination labels for iconic cities such as London, Rome, Paris, and Naples, with an accompanying sign declaring "FROM EUROPE." The main illustration is complemented by the witty query, "How Can You Do It ON 9.50 PER?", a lighthearted commentary on the costs or challenges of such grand adventures. Printed with vibrant, multi-color lithography, this postcard captures the distinctive artistic style of the early 20th century. The reverse reveals a one-cent George Washington U.S. postage stamp and a clear Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania postmark dated 1911, offering a direct link to its historical journey through the mail system. This piece is a delightful collectible for enthusiasts of early 20th-century Americana, travel ephemera, and comic illustration, providing a glimpse into the social humor and postcard culture of over a century ago.
