Offered here is a charming and rather uncommon early 20th-century Belgian postcard featuring two young girls engaged in a delightful outdoor scene with their dog. The composition shows the girls seated together on one end of a rustic seesaw fashioned from a plank balanced atop a large cut tree trunk, while a curly-coated dog sits attentively on the opposite end. Both girls point toward the dog, which appears to be participating obediently in their playful balancing act. The dog strongly resembles a Standard Poodle. .The setting appears to be a painted studio backdrop of a pond with lily pads and pastoral greenery. In the lower left corner of the front is a triangular publisher’s logo reading B.N.K.. The card is numbered 32894/2. This publisher is not commonly encountered. B.N.K. is the initials for “Berlin-Neuroder Kunstanstalten”, a German publishing firm. This postcard originates from Belgium, as confirmed by the stamp and postmark. Along the center dividing line, two handwritten names appear, one clearly reading Emma. The second name Drukwerk” is not a personal name — it’s a Dutch (Flemish) word that means “printed matter.” That designation allows for a cheaper postal rate than required for regular correspondence. Based on the divided back format and the style of the Belgian stamp, this postcard likely dates to approximately 1905–1915. In regard to condition, the front of the card retains strong contrast and detail. There is light corner consistent with postal use. A small “X” marking is visible on the log in the foreground, likely added later and noted for accuracy sake. Overall, the postcard is in good vintage condition for its age.
This cabinet card is available for purchase at my store, The History Peddler, for $19.95 at auction.
Interested collectors may view the listing here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/236636166025
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