Comic "LOVE IS BLIND" Postcard - Julius Bien & Co. 1908 Carthage MO Postmark

$ 7.07

City: Carthage Year Manufactured: 1908 Signed: No Features: Postmarked Unit Type: Unit Type: Printed (Lithograph) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original brand: Julius Bien Company Material: Cardboard Country of Origin: United States Brand/Publisher: Julius Bien Company Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Number of Items in Set: 1 Subject: Humor Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Country: United States Postage Condition: Posted Region: Missouri Continent: North America Unit of Sale: Single Unit Unit Quantity: 1

Description

Comic "LOVE IS BLIND" Postcard - Julius Bien & Co. 1908 Carthage MO Postmark. The artwork depicts a dapper gentleman embracing and kissing a comically portrayed, bird-faced woman in an elegant pink gown, with a large red heart serving as their backdrop. A mischievous, blindfolded Cupid peeks from behind a blue curtain, adding to the whimsical and satirical nature of the scene. This captivating vintage postcard, published by the renowned Julius Bien & Company, features a vibrant and humorous illustration titled "LOVE IS BLIND." The artwork depicts a dapper gentleman embracing and kissing a comically portrayed, bird-faced woman in an elegant pink gown, with a large red heart serving as their backdrop. A mischievous, blindfolded Cupid peeks from behind a blue curtain, adding to the whimsical and satirical nature of the scene. The detailed chromolithograph printing technique brings out the rich colors and intricate lines, characteristic of early 20th-century postcard artistry. The postcard's reverse reveals a historical snapshot from 1908, bearing a clear Carthage, Missouri postmark dated July 17th. It features a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp and a handwritten message, offering a glimpse into daily life and correspondence from over a century ago. This collectible piece, part of the "VALENTINE" Series Number 350, embodies a unique blend of early 20th-century humor and artistic charm, making it a distinctive addition for collectors of comic, satirical, or themed postcards.