Hand-drawn Pen and Ink 'I so hope you feel better' 1906 Postcard Nordic israel 10 3/4" across when open

10 3/4" across when open

With the original box

but think it's a pretty fun piece

The box is very well worn

but haven't been able to make a definitive match

Hand-drawn Pen and Ink 'I so hope you feel better' 1906 Postcard Nordic israel 10 3/4" across when openI really like the ambiguity of the one and ink drawing at the top of this antique postcard Are these two girls or is the top figure a boy? Are they young friends or young lovers? I'd guess based on the text of the postcard that the girl in bed is infirm, a stand in for the recipient of the card, but perhaps also the Bobbie and Mim Miss S referred to in the last sentence? I suppose we'll never know, but I really love speculating about it, and find the