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Vtg Raphael Tuck & Sons Postcard Dwig Smile Open Sesame Treasure Cave Saxony — photo 1 of 2

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About this piece

This antique divided-back postcard features a colorful comic illustration by artist Clare Victor Dwiggins (Dwig), published by Raphael Tuck & Sons and printed in Saxony. The scene shows a character opening the "treasure cave," paired with the caption "Smile is the 'Open Sesame' of the treasure cave," all framed by a red stitched border design typical of Tuck's decorative series.

The reverse carries a handwritten message and a Butter-Krust Bread advertising stamp, adding a nice touch of vintage advertising ephemera to the card.

• Condition: G
• Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons
• Artist: Clare Victor Dwiggins (Dwig)
• Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915)
• Origin: Printed in Saxony
• Features: Butter-Krust Bread advertising stamp, handwritten message

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Keywords: antique postcard, ephemera, motivational, comic illustration, dwiggins, collectibles, lithograph, advertising, philately, saxony, divided back

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