Lambin Fredrickson Comic Postcard, Chauffeur Humor, 1913 Postmark

This postcard, published by Lambin Fredrickson Co., features a humorous illustration of a chauffeur standing in front of a car with the caption, 'I Should Worry Like a Chauffeur and get Cranky.' The vibrant colors and cartoon style capture the lighthearted humor typical of early 20th-century postcards. The postcard is a Divided Back type, evident from the vertical line separating the message and address sections, which dates it between 1907 and 1915.

The back of the card is postmarked June 28, 1913, from Canton, South Dakota, and bears a green 1-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring George Washington. The message reads: 'I am just wondering how you were amusing yourself these days. I am having a jolly time.' Addressed to Mr. William Paul, Wessington, S.D., this postcard provides a glimpse into personal communication of the era.

This postcard documents early 20th-century humor and social customs, illustrating how humor was used to convey everyday frustrations in a lighthearted manner. Surviving examples like this provide valuable insights into the communication patterns and cultural expressions of the time.