1908 Lunar Love Postcard

This 1908 antique Romance postcard captures an intimate moment shared by a kissing couple under the night sky, with the Man on the Moon’s face looking on. The moon’s face bears resemblance to that seen in Georges Méliès’ iconic 1902 film “A Trip to the Moon.” Below the couple, there is text that reads “Can’t write much, I am doing night work.” 

Romance postcards were a popular way to convey affection and sentiments during the early 20th century. They often featured whimsical, sentimental, or humorous illustrations and were used as tokens of love and friendship. The history of romance postcards coincides with the golden age of postcards, which peaked between 1907 and 1915 when billions of postcards were sent each year.