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This is a genuine vintage postcard, postmarked May 1, 1907, featuring a humorous illustration and text titled \"SINCE FATHER WENT TO WORK.\" The front of the postcard displays a blue ink illustration depicting a family and a man engaged in manual labor, accompanied by a witty caption reflecting early 20th-century social commentary. The design evokes a classic Americana style, capturing a slice of life from over a century ago. This piece is a unique artifact for collectors of vintage ephemera, Texas history, or those interested in early American humor and social themes.The reverse side of the postcard is addressed to Miss Annie Ray Patterson in Greenville, Texas, and bears a handwritten message. It features two clear postmarks: one from Greenville, Texas, dated MAY 1 1907, and another from Mineral Wells, Texas, also dated MAY 1 1907. A one-cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is affixed, marked \"1706 FRANKLIN 1790.\" This listing includes one complete vintage postcard as pictured.Verified Specifications:
Brand/Maker: Unbranded
Item Type: Postcard
Era/Style: Vintage, Early 20th Century, Humor, Americana
Material: Cardstock
Specifications: Blue ink illustration, Green 1-Cent Benjamin Franklin stamp
Theme: Family, Labor, Social Humor
Postmarks: Greenville, Texas (May 1, 1907), Mineral Wells, Texas (May 1, 1907)
Addressed To: Miss Annie Ray Patterson, Greenville, Texas
Included Components: 1 Postcard
Country of Origin: United States