Hand-drawn Greetings Card - Gnome riding a mouse
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Hand-drawn Greetings Card - Gnome riding a mouse
Hand-drawn Greetings Card - a Gnome (or elf) riding a mouse to post a letter of Best Wishes into a mushroom postbox (a sight often seen by those who may have had too many mushroom postboxes for breakfast...!). Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 14359660
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Best Bizarre Catching Comedy Fantasy Gnome Greeting Hand Drawn Handmade Letter Mushroom Nov15 Postal Postbox Ride Rides Surreal Unusual Weird Wishes
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1. Title: "A Gnome's Unusual Postal Delivery: Riding a Mouse to the Mushroom Postbox" Step into a whimsical world of hand-drawn charm with this enchanting greeting card from the early 1900s. The quirky illustration presents a delightful scene of a gnome, or elf, hitching a ride on the back of a tiny mouse. Their mission? To deliver a heartfelt message of "Best Wishes" through the most surreal of postal systems - a mushroom postbox. The gnome, with his pointy hat and bushy beard, looks determined as he holds on tight to the mouse's fur, while the mouse, with a look of concentration, gallops forward. The mushroom postbox, standing tall amidst a forest of fungi, awaits their arrival. This comic and humorous illustration is sure to bring a smile to the face of the recipient and transport them to a land of fantasy and wonder. The intricate hand-drawn details add to the whimsical atmosphere, making this card a unique and cherished keepsake. The illustration's surreal and bizarre nature is both odd and weird, yet endearing and charming. It's a sight that might leave one wondering if they've had too many mushroom postboxes for breakfast! This vintage greeting card is a testament to the power of imagination and the joy of sending a message of love and best wishes in the most unusual and unexpected ways. The image is a timeless reminder of the importance of spreading joy and laughter, even in the most mundane of activities like sending a postcard or letter. So, join the gnome and the mouse on their postal adventure and let the magic of this hand-drawn greeting card bring a smile to the face of your loved ones on November 15th or any other special occasion.
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