Children on Rocking Horse Real Photo Postcard Early 1900s Lacallade Family
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Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Read Less about the seller notes
Original real photo postcard (RPPC) featuring two smiling children—Edna H. Lacallade (age 3 years, 4 months) and Charles Lacallade Jr. (age 1 year, 8 months)—posing together on a classic wooden rocking horse in their backyard. The photograph captures a heartwarming moment of early childhood joy, with both youngsters dressed in their best early 1900s attire and framed by a rustic garden fence.The reverse identifies the children and includes a warm handwritten note that reads:“From Edna Hanne Lacallade, age 3 yrs 4 mos,Charles Lacallade Jr., age 1 yr 8 mos.Dear Edna – Hope this finds you & Kitty O.K. as it leaves all well here. Charlie sends regards & the kids send kisses. Drop a line soon, Floune.”The postcard is unmailed and features an AZO stamp box with four triangles pointing up, dating the card to circa 1907–1918.Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Subject: Children / Rocking Horse / Family PortraitNames: Edna Hanne Lacallade & Charles Lacallade Jr.Postmark: UnusedStamp Box: AZO (four triangles up) – c. 1907–1918Condition: Excellent tonal contrast with light age wear; corners slightly rounded; handwritten message clear and legible.Historical Context:This delightful portrait represents the golden age of real photo postcards, when families often had professional photographs printed as postcards to share milestones with relatives. The rocking horse, a beloved childhood toy of the Edwardian and early 20th century, symbolized both the innocence and the growing middle-class prosperity of the time.The Lacallade family name appears in early-century records in various U.S. cities, suggesting this card was part of a personal family correspondence between relatives. The loving tone and detailed ages make it a particularly endearing and personal example of family RPPCs from the period.A charming and genuine early-1900s family keepsake—perfect for collectors of RPPCs, antique toys, or children’s portrait photography.
Original real photo postcard (RPPC) featuring two smiling children—Edna H. Lacallade (age 3 years, 4 months) and Charles Lacallade Jr. (age 1 year, 8 months)—posing together on a classic wooden rocking horse in their backyard. The photograph captures a heartwarming moment of early childhood joy, with both youngsters dressed in their best early 1900s attire and framed by a rustic garden fence.The reverse identifies the children and includes a warm handwritten note that reads:“From Edna Hanne Lacallade, age 3 yrs 4 mos,Charles Lacallade Jr., age 1 yr 8 mos.Dear Edna – Hope this finds you & Kitty O.K. as it leaves all well here. Charlie sends regards & the kids send kisses. Drop a line soon, Floune.”The postcard is unmailed and features an AZO stamp box with four triangles pointing up, dating the card to circa 1907–1918.Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Subject: Children / Rocking Horse / Family PortraitNames: Edna Hanne Lacallade & Charles Lacallade Jr.Postmark: UnusedStamp Box: AZO (four triangles up) – c. 1907–1918Condition: Excellent tonal contrast with light age wear; corners slightly rounded; handwritten message clear and legible.Historical Context:This delightful portrait represents the golden age of real photo postcards, when families often had professional photographs printed as postcards to share milestones with relatives. The rocking horse, a beloved childhood toy of the Edwardian and early 20th century, symbolized both the innocence and the growing middle-class prosperity of the time.The Lacallade family name appears in early-century records in various U.S. cities, suggesting this card was part of a personal family correspondence between relatives. The loving tone and detailed ages make it a particularly endearing and personal example of family RPPCs from the period.A charming and genuine early-1900s family keepsake—perfect for collectors of RPPCs, antique toys, or children’s portrait photography.
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