This postcard was not mailed, but the design can be dated to the 1920’s.

On a wooden veranda, a young woman is seated sideways on a wicker rocking chair.

The woman’s bare legs are draped over the arm of the chair.

The legs and the feet, shod with red laced sandals, are the most visible parts of the woman.

Our heroine is reading a magazine, in which she seems to be absorbed.

The drawing is nicely-done – showing a vibrant natural scene.

A large tree, encircled with a blossoming vine, dominates the background.

A profusion of foliage – flowering plants, shrubs, and tall stalks of vegetation -suggest that the rustic veranda might be attached to a mountain lodge, retreat  or vacation site..

Above the scene, a printed legend suggests the delights of the place:

“A Pretty Picture, Very Popular Here”.

Despite the lack of any personal information, the postcard is interesting as an illustration of how popular culture had changed in the post-war years of the ‘20’s.

A distinct relaxation of strictures around clothing and style can be traced in postcard images.

It is very rare to find postcard images of a woman’s bare legs before 1918 – except for the “racy” postcards which could not be sent through the mail.

It is unclear if the collector of this postcard was more moved by the well-made design of the postcard or by the dazzling sight of the young woman’s bare legs.

In any event, the postcard was preserved in good condition for a century.

On the view of the reverse, one can see the evidence of foxing and moisture – but the face of the postcard has not been notably affected,