This early American postcard is a lovely example of the romantic and sentimental designs that became popular during the postcard boom of the early 1900s. The illustration shows a young woman reaching towards the moon beneath the caption:
“Some other man better come soon,
Or it’s me for the man in the moon.”
The playful wording and expressive “man in the moon” illustration reflect the light-hearted humour and romantic themes often found on postcards from this period. Cards like this were commonly exchanged between friends, sweethearts, and admirers as a fun and inexpensive way to stay in touch.
This postcard was posted from West Virginia in June 1912 and still retains its original one-cent George Washington stamp and postmark. The divided back design was widely used during this era and helps place the postcard firmly within the golden age of postcard collecting.
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One of the standout features of this card is its gilt edge border, which would have given it a more decorative appearance when originally sold. Gilt edge postcards were especially popular in the early 20th century because the metallic edging helped them stand out from more ordinary printed cards.
The combination of romantic verse, dreamy artwork, and decorative finish makes this postcard a particularly charming example of Edwardian-era postcard design. Although this postcard has now been sold, it remains a good example of the whimsical style that continues to make vintage postcards so collectible today.
See the notebook created from this original postcard — A lined journal featuring the vintage image from the Postcard Attic Collection.
