1909 Postcard: "When We Were Young" Fishing Scene w/ Cows - Strasburg VA Posted
$ 5.02
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1909 Postcard: "When We Were Young" Fishing Scene w/ Cows - Strasburg VA Posted. The evocative front features a pastoral illustration titled "When We Were Young," depicting a serene rural landscape. A lone fisherman casts his line into a gentle stream, flanked by lush green trees and two grazing cows, with a soft pink sky and distant hills completing the idyllic scene. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a charming piece of early 20th-century Americana with this delightful postcard, postmarked from Strasburg, Virginia, in 1909. The evocative front features a pastoral illustration titled "When We Were Young," depicting a serene rural landscape. A lone fisherman casts his line into a gentle stream, flanked by lush green trees and two grazing cows, with a soft pink sky and distant hills completing the idyllic scene. The artistic style captures a sense of nostalgia, rendered with a beautiful palette of greens, muted reds, and grays, showcasing the printing techniques of the era. This postcard offers a glimpse into a bygone era, reflecting the simple pleasures of country life. The reverse side bears a clear March 2, 1909 postmark from Virginia, addressed to Miss Robbie Deisher in Strasburg, Virginia, and features a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp. The handwritten message adds a personal touch, making this not just a collectible, but a tangible connection to history and a wonderful addition for enthusiasts of vintage postcards, Virginia history, or early 20th-century Americana.
