Let's see some postcards

[MikeGarcia]

...postmarked 1911...

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[Jobu]

This is my first RPPC. I love the action pose, the wide-open scene, the old car in the background, everything about it.

Two questions for the experts: 1) Any idea of the date? 2) Does anyone know what kind of car that is?

Thanks in advance.

[WillowGrove]

Bryan, according to a postcard website that stamp area that says 'azo' with 4 triangles dates from 1904-1918. The split back typically means after 1909 (I believe) and the catcher's mitt looks 1909+ too. The car seems like 1915 but I'm just using my instincts there.

I'd say your card is 1914-16. But it could be 1910+ too.

Hope this info somehow helps.

Peter

[Jobu]

Thanks to Peter and Herb, much appreciated! Model T came to mind but I don't think this one quite matches, there is a spare tire and a few other things that don't look quite right.

Originally Posted by WillowGrove

Bryan, according to a postcard website that stamp area that says 'azo' with 4 triangles dates from 1904-1918. The split back typically means after 1909 (I believe) and the catcher's mitt looks 1909+ too. The car seems like 1915 but I'm just using my instincts there.

I'd say your card is 1914-16. But it could be 1910+ too.

Hope this info somehow helps.

Peter

[Jeffrompa]

Vintage cars and postcards two of my all time favorites . Love it .

[irv]

Originally Posted by Jobu

Thanks to Peter and Herb, much appreciated! Model T came to mind but I don't think this one quite matches, there is a spare tire and a few other things that don't look quite right.

I looked up old, 1900 cars but this is the best I could do.
This may be it but the roof is down so it is hard to tell.

You might have to take this one to an automotive museum, Bryan?

https://www.google.ca/search?q=1900+...ftavqsMMCiM%3A

[Leon]

A new but old RPPC....and "Hey you...guy in the middle, turn around for Chrissakes!!"

[FourStrikes]

Originally Posted by Leon

A new but old RPPC....and "Hey you...guy in the middle, turn around for Chrissakes!!"

witness protection program?

DS

[z28jd]

Postcards sent by Dots Miller to a relative during stops from the 1911 season. He apparently sent a lot of postcards during his career and the family has more in an album, but these I got from an auction.

The one I really like is the top one from Chattanooga. The Pirates worked their way up to Cincinnati for Opening Day on April 12th. One of the stops for an exhibition game was April 7th in Chattanooga, and Dots was able to get a postcard out in the mail before that game.

[h2oya311]

1908 Hippo Vaughn - Scranton

[jb217676]

Got this 1937-39 Orcajo Postcard of Joe DiMaggio on ebay for a steal!

[herbc]

Originally Posted by Jobu

This is my first RPPC. I love the action pose, the wide-open scene, the old car in the background, everything about it.

Two questions for the experts: 1) Any idea of the date? 2) Does anyone know what kind of car that is?

Thanks in advance.

Looks like a Model T Ford.

[herbc]

[jb217676]

Here are a couple of postcards I just received:

• C. 1910 Case Motor Cars Postcard with Barney Oldfield & Joe Tinker
• 1936 RDM Studio Real Photo Postcard of Joe Cronin (Minty Fresh Condition!)

[PolarBear]

Originally Posted by Jobu

This is my first RPPC. I love the action pose, the wide-open scene, the old car in the background, everything about it.

Two questions for the experts: 1) Any idea of the date? 2) Does anyone know what kind of car that is?

Thanks in advance.

The car is much larger than the Model T touring sedans of the era. I'm no car expert and it's hard to be certain from the pic but it looks a lot like an EMF touring sedan c.1911-1912. The company was renamed Studebaker in 1913.

[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by PolarBear

The car is much larger than the Model T touring sedans of the era. I'm no car expert and it's hard to be certain from the pic but it looks a lot like an EMF touring sedan c.1911-1912. The company was renamed Studebaker in 1913.

Good ole Studebaker...my first car (amazingly) was an Avanti II, which was a spin-off for the best car that Studebaker ever produced, the Avanti.

[Jobu]

I think you've got it - thanks Don!

Originally Posted by PolarBear

The car is much larger than the Model T touring sedans of the era. I'm no car expert and it's hard to be certain from the pic but it looks a lot like an EMF touring sedan c.1911-1912. The company was renamed Studebaker in 1913.