1915 Cobb X. Shinn Ford Model T Cartoon Postcard - \"Oh You Road Louse\" For Sale

Step back to the early days of motoring with this delightful 1915 postcard featuring the iconic artwork of Cobb X. Shinn. This humorous illustration captures the spirit of the era, depicting two boys in a Ford Model T, kicking up dust as a third boy, holding a fishing pole, exclaims \"Oh You Road Louse!\". The card is famously captioned \"NO MATTER WHAT COLOR YOU PAINT IT, PEOPLE CAN ALWAYS TELL IT\'S A FORD,\" a testament to the ubiquitous presence and recognizable design of the early Ford automobile. This piece offers a charming glimpse into automotive history and early 20th-century American humor.Printed by the Commercial Colortype Company, this vintage postcard is a fantastic collectible for enthusiasts of automobilia, early 20th-century cartoons, and historical ephemera. The detailed line work and period-specific dialogue make it a unique addition to any collection, evoking a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era when the automobile was still a novel and exciting presence on the roads. Its historical significance and distinctive artistic style make it a captivating piece for display or preservation.