1916 RPPC Oroville CA Fair Children Outdoor Event Vintage Postcard For Sale

Discover a charming piece of early 20th-century Americana with this authentic real photo postcard from November 12, 1916. The sepia-toned image captures a lively outdoor event, likely a local fair or carnival, featuring a group of adults and children gathered amidst stalls and shaded by trees. The candid snapshot offers a fascinating glimpse into community life and leisure activities of the era, showcasing period attire and the bustling atmosphere of a public gathering.The reverse side reveals a handwritten message addressed to Miss Edna Lamm at 1013 High St. in Oroville, California, providing a direct link to its geographical origin. The sender's note, mentioning "a Fair picture" and expressing a wish for Edna to be having fun, adds a personal touch and context to the scene. This vintage postcard is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of historical photography, California history, or those seeking unique ephemera from the 1910s.