Authentic antique Black Americana postcard featuring a stylized silhouette illustration with the printed caption “When Opportunity Knocks We Are Generally Out Some Place.” The design uses bold contrast and period typography typical of early 20th-century novelty and social-commentary postcards.

This example is postally used, mailed from Ocean Park, California, with a clear August 1908 postmark and original one-cent U.S. stamp. The reverse includes handwritten correspondence addressed to Mrs. Chas Bean, Landsburg, California, adding documented provenance and social-history interest.

Artwork is signed “La Neal” in the lower left of the image.

Condition reflects honest age and postal handling, including light surface toning, corner wear, and minor edge wear. Image remains strong and visually striking. Please review all photographs for exact condition.

Original antique postcard. Not a reproduction.

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ITEM DETAILS

Subject: Black Americana / social commentary

Caption on Card: When Opportunity Knocks We Are Generally Out Some Place

Artist Signature: La Neal

Era: Circa 1908

Usage: Postally used

Postmark: Ocean Park, CA – August 1908

Addressed To: Mrs. Chas Bean, Landsburg, California

Condition: Antique, circulated, age-appropriate wear