1912 vintage postcard titled "There's A Reason" featuring a coy and clever moment captured in sepia. A couple sits closely on a tree stump, their faces hidden behind a parasol, hands intertwined, and intentions quite clear. On the surface, it's a charming depiction of stolen affection, but the caption gives it a deeper resonance.
"There's A Reason" was also a well-known slogan from the 1912 campaign by the National American Woman Suffrage Association. Their "Votes for Women! The Woman's Reason" campaign presented ten clear arguments in favor of women's right to vote. This postcard subtly nods to that cultural moment, blending romantic secrecy with the growing political awareness and empowerment of women.
With its layered meaning and quiet sense of rebellion, this circulated postcard makes a delightful gift or a thoughtful addition to any collection. Whether you're drawn to suffrage history, vintage romance, or early twentieth-century visual wit, this piece invites a second look and a knowing smile. It would look especially striking framed as part of a gallery wall or displayed in a curated collection of historical ephemera.
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