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Uncle Slug, 'The Drinking Uncle', Van Buren, Arkansas

Subjects
Comics & HumorPortraits
Card type
Real photo
Date
c. 1907 (Golden Age)
Front of Uncle Slug, 'The Drinking Uncle', Van Buren, Arkansas, c. 1907 real photo postcard
Front
Back of Uncle Slug, 'The Drinking Uncle', Van Buren, Arkansas, c. 1907 real photo postcard
Back

About this subject

A bearded older man in a flat cap and overalls holds a large dark jug or vessel, seated outdoors. Printed caption identifies him as 'Uncle Slug, The Drinking Uncle' of Van Buren, Arkansas, home of Bob Burns.

Postcard Details

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UNCLE SLUG, "The Drinking Uncle", Van Buren, Ark., Home of BOB BURNS --- POST CARD CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS PLACE STAMP HERE
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Postcard record

ConditionGood
Place mentionedVan Buren, AR
NotesSepia real photo postcard; printed caption at bottom; visible crease upper left; image intact. No postmark, stamp, address, or message on the back; undivided-style printed 'POST CARD' with CORRESPONDENCE / ADDRESS and 'PLACE STAMP HERE' box. Dealer pencil code '10 — RMZJ' at top. Real-photo card, matte finish, no white border; light foxing/stains lower left.

Cite this card

Uncle Slug, 'The Drinking Uncle', Van Buren, Arkansas, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/uncle-slug-the-drinking-uncle-van-buren-arkansas. Accessed October 5, 2026.