July 5—The Morning After

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 05:02:04 +0000

"The Morning After. July 5. Witch hazel, liniment, arnica. F.L. 219/6. Gene Carr."

Postmarked at Milton Mills, New Hampshire, on July 6, 1915.

Cartoonist Gene Carr's postcard demonstrates the dire results of a dangerous evening of Fourth of July fireworks in the early twentieth century. On July 5th, the heavily bandaged kid now needs a crutch for walking, as well as medications—witch hazel, liniment, and arnica—for treating aches and pains. The poor cat obviously didn't fare too well either.

The ill effects of holiday fireworks are also the subject of early stereographic cards like The Glorious 4th of July / The 5th of July.

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July 5—The Morning After