Humorous Linen Postcard, Couple with Umbrella, 1913 Postmark, Wyoming

This linen postcard features a charming illustration of a couple standing under an umbrella, accompanied by a humorous message written in a playful dialect: "Neffer mindt dot vedder yet, If ve two vas togeder yet." The artwork captures a whimsical and lighthearted scene, typical of early 20th-century humor.

The back of the postcard reveals a postmark from May 1913, originating in Wyoming. A 1-cent green U.S. postage stamp featuring George Washington is affixed. The card is addressed to Miss Bertha Hengelbower in Wessington, South Dakota. The message reads: "Dearest Bertha: was glad to hear from you. We are all well & having nice cold weather but not much rain. Hope you are fine & have some stuff up are not having very good luck with our chickens. My geese will hatch this week. There is quite a few wild geese on all the lakes. We are going to have ice cream."

This postcard documents early 20th-century communication and social customs, reflecting the humor and everyday life of the era. The message provides insight into rural life and agricultural concerns, while the postmark and stamp offer a glimpse into historical postal practices. Surviving examples like this serve as valuable records of personal correspondence and cultural expressions of the time.