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Comic scene of man falling down stairs, circa 1907

Subject
Comics & Humor
Card type
Lithograph
Date
c. 1890 (Undivided Back)
Front of Comic scene of man falling down stairs, circa 1907, Durbin, WV, USA, c. 1890 lithograph postcard
Front
Back of Comic scene of man falling down stairs, circa 1907, Durbin, WV, USA, c. 1890 lithograph postcard
Back

About this subject

A comic illustration of a man falling backward down a flight of stairs while carrying a bucket, with a pocket watch flying on a chain. Printed text reads 'I will be up as soon as possible.'

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Nov 24 1941 Yours card received, and [illegible] this child don't give you time to [illegible] while, and [illegible] the [illegible] is [illegible] is [illegible] still in London? It has turned real warm down here [illegible] warm for me, with love for you with [illegible] Tell [illegible]

I will be up as soon as possible. 28 --- Post Card THIS SIDE FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY
PostmarkedDurbin, WV, March 19, 1907, 13:00
Stamp
Addressed to
Mrs. E. A. Richardson

Durbin, West Virginia

Postcard record

Postmarked, Durbin, WV
Series28
ConditionFair
Place addressedDurbin, WV
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1930
NotesHandwritten message on front; aged paper with staining; printed number 28; no white border. Postmark: DURBIN W. VA. REC'D MAR 19 1907 1 PM (second strike: PETERSBURG VA MAR 19 1907). Undivided back with 'THIS SIDE FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY'; 1c Franklin stamp; light edge/toning wear.

Cite this card

Comic scene of man falling down stairs, circa 1907, postcard, c. 1890. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/comic-scene-of-man-falling-down-stairs-circa-1907. Accessed October 5, 2026.