Vintage colored postcard with an illustrated / art view of an Irish woman in lace cap and shawl,

struggling to car for a squirming piglet.

Illustration by John Carey; J.C. initials hidden in grass, lower left.

Dark caption reads, "THE SPOILED CHILD --

Biddy - 'Bedad he's more bother to me than me own ten'".

Published by William Lawrence, Dublin.

Split back; used, postmarked Dublin 1905.

Pencilled note reads,

"Dear M

What care is being taken of me may be estimated

by what you see other side. T."

Good condition with typical wear/age. See photos.

Ships securely in a protective plastic holder.

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