Historical information

This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.

Significance

This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920.

Physical description

This postcard depicts a man and a woman leaning together for a kiss. It is a print of the painting 'Undue Haste' by Harrison Fisher.

Inscriptions & markings

On front, under image: 'UNDUE HASTE'
On front, bottom right corner: '© REINTHAL & NEWMAN, PUBS., N.Y.'
On back, left vertical: 'No. 193 / Entered Stationers Hall, London'
On back, left top: 'THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR CORRESPONDENCE'
On back, right corner: 'STAMP HERE / PRINTED IN AMERICA'