This is an antique Romance postcard titled A Pressing Engagement with a real photo scene of a girl on a young man's lap with hand coloring and gold metallic accents and a gold metallic border.

The divided back postcard is postmarked for Feb. 1, 1910, Lumberton, NJ. There is no maker but is marked 12 in gold on the front. In an archival sleeve.

type: antique postcard, romance postcard, ephemera, Valentine's Day, engagement, Edwardian postcard
condition: good used vintage condition with some creasing and some mild gold edge scuffing

occasion:  romance, courtship

A wonderfully evocative accent or addition to Edwardian decor and tea parties. Make great gifts or place gifts.