RPPC Child on Rocking Horse Real Photo Postcard with Brick House Backdrop
$30.00
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 ... Read More
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
This is an original real photo postcard (RPPC) featuring a charming sepia-tone portrait of a young child seated on a vintage rocking horse, captured in front of a striking brick home. The child wears a belted wool coat and lace-up boots, staring slightly off-camera with a soft, serious expression that adds timeless appeal.The wooden porch, shuttered window, and brick siding provide a beautifully textured backdrop, while the rocking horse—complete with a long mane and carved head—steals the scene as a beloved symbol of turn-of-the-century childhood.? Postcard Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Stamp Box: AZO with four upward triangles — dates this postcard between 1904–1918Orientation: LandscapeCondition: Very good antique condition with light edge wear; unposted and unaddressed; excellent tonal clarity and compositionPhotographer/Publisher: Unknown, likely amateur or local studio portrait? Historical Context:This image beautifully captures the spirit of early 20th-century American childhood—a time when rocking horses were cherished heirloom toys. These handcrafted horses often featured horsehair manes, leather reins, and were considered status symbols in middle- and upper-class homes. The child’s attire—wool outerwear, mid-calf boots, and neatly combed hair—reflects period fashion of the Edwardian era, while the solid brick exterior speaks to a stable, comfortable domestic setting.Unlike posed studio portraits, this image has an endearing, candid quality—suggesting it may have been taken by a proud family member or a local photographer on location.? Why Collect This Card?Ideal for collectors of:Antique childhood & toy-themed RPPCsEdwardian fashion and home lifeRocking horse or early toy ephemeraAmericana and turn-of-the-century domestic scenesAZO postcards from the 1900s–1910s
This is an original real photo postcard (RPPC) featuring a charming sepia-tone portrait of a young child seated on a vintage rocking horse, captured in front of a striking brick home. The child wears a belted wool coat and lace-up boots, staring slightly off-camera with a soft, serious expression that adds timeless appeal.The wooden porch, shuttered window, and brick siding provide a beautifully textured backdrop, while the rocking horse—complete with a long mane and carved head—steals the scene as a beloved symbol of turn-of-the-century childhood.? Postcard Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Stamp Box: AZO with four upward triangles — dates this postcard between 1904–1918Orientation: LandscapeCondition: Very good antique condition with light edge wear; unposted and unaddressed; excellent tonal clarity and compositionPhotographer/Publisher: Unknown, likely amateur or local studio portrait? Historical Context:This image beautifully captures the spirit of early 20th-century American childhood—a time when rocking horses were cherished heirloom toys. These handcrafted horses often featured horsehair manes, leather reins, and were considered status symbols in middle- and upper-class homes. The child’s attire—wool outerwear, mid-calf boots, and neatly combed hair—reflects period fashion of the Edwardian era, while the solid brick exterior speaks to a stable, comfortable domestic setting.Unlike posed studio portraits, this image has an endearing, candid quality—suggesting it may have been taken by a proud family member or a local photographer on location.? Why Collect This Card?Ideal for collectors of:Antique childhood & toy-themed RPPCsEdwardian fashion and home lifeRocking horse or early toy ephemeraAmericana and turn-of-the-century domestic scenesAZO postcards from the 1900s–1910s
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- thepapergallery2 (2190)
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- 06/23/2010
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