RPPC Arkansas School Group Postcard c1910s Goldie D. to Aunt Bettie Sisk For Sale

Discover a fascinating piece of early 20th-century Americana with this original Real Photo Postcard (RPPC), capturing a charming school group portrait. The sepia-toned image features approximately 25 children and their male teacher, posed outdoors, likely in front of their schoolhouse. Their period attire, including dresses, overalls, and suits, provides a wonderful glimpse into the fashion and daily life of the era, evoking a strong sense of nostalgia for a bygone time.This unique collectible offers a personal connection to the past, with handwritten correspondence on the reverse from “Goldie D.” to “Mrs. Bettie Sisk” in Roy, Arkansas. Goldie thoughtfully marked each family member's head with a cross, identifying them within the group. The postcard's design, featuring the distinctive 'AZO' stamp box, dates it to the early 1900s, making it a significant historical document and a treasure for collectors of vintage photography, educational memorabilia, and Arkansas history.Postcards Under $20:If you choose "FREE" shipping, the postcard will be sleeved and sent in a thin cardboard mailer using Standard Envelope (ESE) tracking. Note that ESE tracking only tracks movement between processing centers and does not provide mailbox-to-mailbox tracking. A "Delivered" or "Out For Delivery" scan indicates that the postcard has reached the final sorting center prior to your local post office; it may take a few extra days, to a week (& add up to an additional week during Christmas), to reach your mailbox. Expect potential delays of up to 3 weeks within the U.S.Free ESE Shipping Limitations: The cardboard mailer cannot be marked "Do Not Bend" nor "Hand Cancel" and the postcard cannot be sandwiched between two pieces of cardboard, as these options disqualify it from ESE shipping.Upgraded Shipping - Ground Advantage or Priority:YOU may choose to pay for Ground Advantage or Priority shipping, during checkout, for added protection, which includes a sturdy, thick cardboard mailer and mailbox to mailbox USPS tracking. If you wish to upgrade from ESE to Ground Advantage or Priority shipping after your purchase, please contact me immediately, and I'll provide a link to an listing for you to purchase the additional shipping cost.Postcards Over $20:All postcards valued over $20 (before or after accepted offers) will only be shipped via Ground Advantage at the buyer's cost.Monday-Friday, Handling excluding all federal holidays. Per policy I do not have to ship on the weekends. Once your item is at the post office, we are all at their mercy. Please be patient. In all years of selling on back to the 90s, I have never not mailed an item. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance!

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