A boy in suspenders, a puppy at his side, a love letter going into the mailbox — Clapsaddle at her most tender.
Maker: Ellen Hattie Clapsaddle (signed); published by International Art Publishing Co.
Materials: Card stock
Dimensions: 5.5 × 3.5 inches
Origin: USA
Era: Antique 1912
Condition: Very good antique — written on reverse in ink, never posted or mailed; two corners appear lightly trimmed (possibly by design); faint fold line on the left edge. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
This postcard depicts a boy in suspenders with his puppy, mailing a love letter — a tender Valentine scene copyrighted 1912 by the International Art Publishing Company.
A significant find for a Clapsaddle collector, a postcard enthusiast, or anyone who believes Valentine's Day deserves something with a century of history behind it.
Ellen Hattie Clapsaddle (1865–1934) is recognized as the most prolific postcard and greeting card artist of the Edwardian era — the first and only female souvenir postcard artist of her time to establish her own enterprise. Working with the International Art Publishing Company of New York, her illustrations appeared on postcards, porcelain goods, calendars, and trade cards distributed worldwide. Her signed cards are actively collected by deltiologists (postcard collectors) around the world.
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