Description
This vintage postcard showcases Carl Becker’s 1880 painting, “Othello,” depicting a dramatic scene with Othello, Desdemona, and Cassio on a balcony in muted browns and blues. The reverse features a handwritten message from Miss Lillian Brown, expressing affection and noting a visit to “city bonitas.” This lovely postcard dates from approximately the 1910s.
Front Text (cleaned):
OTHELLO
1880
by
Carl Becker
in the Collection
of Haussner's
Restaurant,
famous for fine food and fine art.
Back Text (cleaned):
Thanks for nice letters.
Was so glad to see you.
Do write you poor thing.
Am in city bonitas & H. R. 19
mat & not very well.
Love
Miss Lillian Brown
10 n. Adams St.
Rockville
