Have you ever seen an Edwardian era human hair postcard? Originally mailed to Oneita Moore of Weston, MO in the early 1900's (anyone know her?), this is your standard size, mailable postcard upgraded with not only some beautifully applied gold inlay to the exquisite, colorful illustration, but also features some actual real hunks of wavy human hair! I've seen a few other examples online in a variety of hair color, as well as hair condition, and they mostly seem to be shades of brunette in various lengths... I have seen a couple of blondes too though. Also, the females presented typically seem to be a more traditionally seated portrait of an actual human in a black and white, tinted, or hand colored photographed pose, and that's what makes this particular, cartoonish postcard so oddly cute and original. But ain't she sweet? Awww, she's finally coming out of her shell...
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