Here is Your Picture, Easter Greetings Hand-drawn Postcard with Great Back meiji box 5-1/2 inches tall

5-1/2 inches tall

I believe it dates to the late 19th or early 20th century

which can be loosened or tightened on the backside as needed) and a fantastic patina

I assume this giant jet black creature is indeed a dog--with a big stick in its mouth

He's threaded with what I believe is his original string

Here is Your Picture, Easter Greetings Hand-drawn Postcard with Great Back meiji box 5-1/2 inches tallWhile announcing Easter Greetings, I think this postcard is so good it transcends time of year, and I at least would be very happy to look at it everyday! The reverse side is equally good, with the most curious message, hard to know if tongue in cheek or not: "Here is your picture, I don't know as I dare to come over if you feel as ugly as you look." !!!!!!!!! Early 20th century, black ink on cream stock. The postcard back is not printed but rather