Humorous Vintage Postcards

A collection of playful cartoon postcards featuring children, funny situations, and comedic themes related to growing up, fishing, and misunderstandings.

Love is a beautiful thing - then why get married and spoil it , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

When I grow up I'm goin' to be a cop. Whey I get big I'll be a cowboy. I ain't made up my mind. I just wanna grow up! , Boys, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

And that's the fish that got me! , Fish, Wounds & injuries, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

And that's the fish that got me! , Fish, Wounds & injuries, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

It thought it said laddies! , Bathrooms, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Love is a beautiful thing - then why get married and spoil it , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Love is a beautiful thing - then why get married and spoil it , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

How did you find your steak sir I just moved the potato and there it was! , Restaurants, Waitresses, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hi Bill - I see you're looking the same as ever , Shaking hands, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

It's time like this - I wish I could take my vacation , Bikinis Bathing suits, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

They'll do it every time... by Hatlo. Enough paint to cover a barn , Cosmetics, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Welcome to our house in - we're rather crowded here. but.. we'll always make room for another! , Infants, Cribs Children's beds, Storks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Dotty nimwit says when a man dances he's all feet - and when he's not - he's all hands , Dance, Couples, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

But yo' dun tol' me to serve the salad with out dressin' , Salads, Lingerie, Women domestics, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

What has she got that we haven't got , Bathing suits, Beaches, Lifeguards, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Aren't you putting on weight, dear! , Dance, Balloons Novelties, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

You're always welcome in - a good place to be. "The glad hand". You're always welcome in - a good place to be. "The glad hand"

It's not my dynamic personality, it's my 'checks'-appeal , Checks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hey buddy - I'm just keeping this place warm till you come home! , Military personnel, Dance, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hold it honey, I wanna dream awhile! , Dogs, Periodicals, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

And you say it's up to me to clean it , Fish, Fishing & hunting gear, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

If wishing could only make it so, we'd just drop in and say hello! , Magical devices, Rugs, Children, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

If wishing could only make it so, we'd just drop in and say hello! , Magical devices, Rugs, Children, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Welcome to our house in - we're rather crowded here. but.. we'll always make room for another! , Infants, Cribs Children's beds, Storks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hold it honey, I wanna dream awhile! , Dogs, Periodicals, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

If wishing could only make it so, we'd just drop in and say hello! , Magical devices, Rugs, Children, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

They'll do it every time... by Hatlo. 2 A.M. that night, temperature 32° , Offices, Automobiles, Courtship, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

I just love a big full moon... Don't oo , Couples, Moon, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

By gad... we're happy! , Intoxication, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

They'll do it every time... by Hatlo , Barbers, Barbering, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

That's me - always ready for the call to the red-white and blue , Military personnel, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

They'll do it every time... by Hatlo , Sick persons, Shopping, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Do that again and I'll smack you! , Crabs, Bikinis Bathing suits, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Why not get around here and join us for the bathing , Bathtubs & showers, Bathing, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

They'll do it every time... by Hatlo. Doggone 'em! They'll do it every time , Passengers, Newspapers, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

She can't talk indefinitely - she's gotta come out for food sometime! , Telephones, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Watching navel maneuvers! , Military personnel, Dancers, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Before and after the wedding bells , Restaurants, Courtship, Miserliness, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

They'll do it every time... by Hatlo , Hats, Passengers, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

They'll do it every time... by Hatlo. So she's got a bottle - they'll do it every time , Perfumes, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

They'll do it every time... by Hatlo. The urge to kill , Elevators, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

They'll do it every time... by Hatlo , Hats, Passengers, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

At times the wind blows in Tucson but we don't mind , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Why not get around here and join us for the bathing , Bathtubs & showers, Bathing, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Why not get around here and join us for the bathing , Bathtubs & showers, Bathing, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cartoon of Policeman Giving a Ticket. ca. 1934, M'GOSH I GOTTA HAVE IT I'VE GOTTA DATE TO NIGHT

Why not try the tent department - third floor , Department stores, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

See you in - a wonderful place to get to-gether , Singers, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hello! Sweetie pie - sure - come on over... who is it calling , Lingerie, Telephones, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Why not try the tent department - third floor , Department stores, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hello! Sweetie pie - sure - come on over... who is it calling , Lingerie, Telephones, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

They'll do it every time... by Hatlo. At the club they call him 'Good-time Charlie.' He's loose as a one-minute egg. But you ought to see him at home - they'll do it every time , Private clubs, Anger, Miserliness, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Looks like the big ones won't bite! , Fish, Fishing & hunting gear, Fishing, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

A comic postcard on the subject of recruitment; the boys in uniform seem to have much more luck with the girls! Date: 1914

Going places! A girl's gotta step in - to step out! , Girls, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Going places! A girl's gotta step in - to step out! , Girls, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Shake that nightmare, sailor! I'm still your 'dream girl'! , Military personnel, Sleeping, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

A note of good cheer from - a nice place to come to! Good food, good times, but best of all old friends , Singers, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hello! Sweetie pie - sure - come on over... who is it calling , Lingerie, Telephones, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sez I to you come and see me sometime! , Laundry, Clotheslines, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

I'm just hanging' 'round waitin' for you! , Laundry, Clotheslines, Boys, Dogs, Buttocks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

I'm mixing with all the big shots having a swell time , Bars, Alcoholic beverages, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

You should see the big fish I caught, summer sports and some're not!. You should see the big fish I caught, summer sports and some're not!

There was a girl from St. Paul, who went to a newspaper ball, her dress caught on fire and exposed her entire front page, sport section and all , Balls Parties, Nudes, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Stan Cross - Family Cartoonist. March 16, 1950.

And for the rich you sing! , Birds, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

I'm just hanging' 'round waitin' for you! , Laundry, Clotheslines, Boys, Dogs, Buttocks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Is yo dat bimbo wot dun sold my Lily Mae shoe polish fo face cream , Drugstores, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tattle tale! , Shotgun weddings, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

"The New Compensation Act" - "I ken see a life of ease for me!"- a Scottish Gardener is not unduly concerned at his tumble off a ladder and into the greenhouse, as the Workmen's Compensation Act of 1906 allowed working people the right to claim for compensation for personal injury suffered during their employment. 1906

PAGINA DE UN COMIC DE ASTERIX Y OBELIX. Author: ALBERT UDERZO (1927-2020). Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. MADRID. SPAIN. ASTERIX. OBELIX. IDEFIX. PANORAMIX. FALBALA.

Summer company are like bananas, they always come in bunches , Beaches, Children, Guests, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Is yo dat bimbo wot dun sold my Lily Mae shoe polish fo face cream , Drugstores, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boy! Do I need a shave! , Dressing & grooming equipment, Alcoholic beverages, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

You know Harvey, I've got everything she got only mine's arranged differently. You know Harvey, I've got everything she got only mine's arranged differently

I'm not tryin' to be more dramatic but to make it more emphatic. they're bitin' down here! , Fish, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tattle tale! , Shotgun weddings, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tale of a Bearded Giant lantern slides, colour slides

Abyssinia (Ethiopia) under threat from Italy. Mussolini, Italian Fascist dictator shouting down the telephone On 9 May 1936 Mussolini was able to announce that Italy had an empire. Italian propaganda postcard. Cartoon from 'Le Canard en chaine', Paris, 1936.

I like bein' a baby sitter if the baby's the right age , Hugging, Infants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Gosh, a lie so big - takes two of 'em to tell it. Here to here , Fish, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

I'm having more fun than a barrel of monkeys! , Barrels, Monkeys, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

HISTORIETA DE COMIC DEL SABIO MEGATON.

Aw - nuts... it was only a dream!! , Sleeping, Beds, Dreaming, Lingerie, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Leaving the Fire House, Children's Literature

Life's little joke, a ladys age - 18-25-39-39 and '39'! , Aging, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

When the Day is Done, and My Work is Through, I Relax for Awhile, and Dream of You Postcard. ca. 1940, When the Day is Done, and My Work is Through, I Relax for Awhile, and Dream of You Postcard

Wow! What fishin' 'round here!. Wow! What fishin' 'round here!

Soviet Russian cartoon satire on state farming. 1970s

'I can see you do try to keep your end up!' Date: circa 1930s

Sure, the boys all love me - there's so much of me to love , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Any place I hang my hat is home sweet home to me! , Homeless persons, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

I's goin' right to pot sho nuf if yo' doesn't write soon , Chamber pots, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sure, the boys all love me - there's so much of me to love , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Soldier! Your old gang misses you! , Singing, Barbershop quartets, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'Learn to Swim', 1937. Artist: Unknown.

The haulin' 'em is easy - it's haulin' 'em home that's tough! , Fish, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

I broadcast when I's in the mood, I hope yo' all don't think I's rude, for if I keeps this 'end in view,' yo'll be hearing from me too , Radio broadcasting, Buttocks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Satirical Basque, anti-fascist cartoon of 1936 referring to the Spanish Revolution of 1934

"Me wash-ee all clean-ee, me use-ee Soapine-ee.". "Me wash-ee all clean-ee, me use-ee Soapine-ee."

You used to be my pin-up-gal honey, an' yo' still is!. You used to be my pin-up-gal honey, an' yo' still is!

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