1950 Peeping Tom Outhouse Hillbilly Humor Asheville Post Card Co.

late 40s early 1950s vintage comic postcard. "This is strictly private!... but I'll let YOU look!"

In the early to mid-20th century, “hillbilly” themed postcards depicted exaggerated and stereotypical images of Appalachian life, such as moonshine stills, rustic cabins, and outhouses. Despite their controversial nature, these postcards were popular and helped attract tourists, bringing much-needed economic benefits to the area, which was struggling with poverty and economic depression at the time.

These postcards offer a glimpse into the cultural attitudes and marketing strategies of the era, reflecting both the charm and challenges of promoting a region through imagery that could be both endearing and problematic.

Asheville, North Carolina, saw a chance to capitalize on Hillbilly culture and promote tourism. An iconic illustration of the humorous craze that captured Americans' attention is this postcard. In postwar America, silly cards like these were collected for the guaranteed belly laughs they would provide. This would look great framed for bathroom decor, a man cave, a hunting cabin, or make a nice addition to any collection.

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