Raphael Tuck Oilette Postcard Shy Girl Red Coat Umbrella "ALL FOR HIM" V.W.S.

Discover a charming piece of early 20th-century sentiment with this vintage Raphael Tuck & Sons Oilette postcard. The front features a delightful illustration of a young girl with flowing red hair, adorned in a vibrant red coat and a stylish white hat with red accents. She holds a red umbrella demurely behind her back, exuding a sweet and slightly shy demeanor. The card carries a heartwarming verse, "I'm going to post this card to you — I will my boy, you bet -! To show, whatever others do, THERE'S ONE GIRL DON'T FORGET." This tender message makes it a perfect collectible for themes of love, friendship, and remembrance.

This postcard is part of the renowned "Oilette" series, specifically "ALL FOR HIM" Series II, postcard No. 3116, from the esteemed British publisher Raphael Tuck & Sons. Known for their exquisite chromolithography that often mimicked oil paintings, Tuck's Oilette cards are highly sought after by collectors.