Antique Brown Leather Fish 1 1/2 Cent Postcard Marine City MI Folk Art Postage For Sale

Antique Brown Leather Fish 1 1/2 Cent Postcard Marine City MI Folk Art Postage

Unique antique leather fish souvenir postcard from Marine City, Michigan, dating to the early 1900s. This hand-painted leather novelty features a stuffed leather fish with its original red “Greetings” mailing tag attached by the original cord. The tag is printed with Marine City, Mich., includes a humorous fishing verse, & states that the novelty could be mailed without wrapping for 1½ cents. Manufactured by or for Bloom Bros. Co. of Minneapolis, this is a charming piece of early American tourist ephemera that would make a wonderful addition to any collection of antique postcards, fishing memorabilia, Michigan souvenirs, or leather novelties.Features & Details:
* Type: Souvenir mailing novelty postcard

* Shape: Fish
* Material: Hand-painted leather, paper tag & fiber stuffing
* Maker: Bloom Bros. Co.
* Origin: Marine City, Michigan, USA
* Era: Circa 1907–1915DIMENSIONS (approx.): 5.5" (L) x 0.5" (W) x 1.25" (H)CONDITION: Fair antique condition with light age-related wear. Original mailing tag & string remain attached. The leather body has a tear along one side with stuffing visible, along with surface wear, creases, discoloration, & edge wear consistent with age. The filling does not spill out of the hole. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.Carefully packaged & shipped with tracking to ensure safe delivery. Shipping will be automatically combined if ordering multiple items unless otherwise requested. Returns accepted within 30 days. Buyer pays return shipping.

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