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By the sad sea waves I court her

1986.0117.4893

By the sad sea waves I court her

By the sad sea waves I court her

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Physical description

A postcard featuring a colour image of a man and a woman sitting opposite each other on rocks in front of the ocean. By pulling a tab at the bottom of the postcard, the upper bodies of the man and woman move towards each other as if they are about to kiss. The man wears and orange jacket and a straw hat and the woman wears a green jacket and a pink skirt. The words "By the sad sea waves I court her" are printed at the top of the postcard. On the back of the postcard "Mechanical Post Car Series No. 3" is printed in small text.

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Postcards
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Collection

Josef Lebovic Gallery collection no. 1
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Dimensions

W 136mm x H 87mm

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