1950s MEN ONLY Outhouse Hillbilly Humor Asheville Post Card Co.

1950s vintage hillbilly humor postcard of an outhouse. "Men only - This is the one place I can sit down without having to get up and give my seat to a lady."

Published by the Asheville Post Card Company. Founded in 1913 by Lamar Campbell LeCompte, the publisher was instrumental in promoting Western North Carolina’s scenic beauty and cultural uniqueness. The company produced millions of postcards featuring regional landmarks like Clingman’s Dome and Mount Mitchell.

In the early to mid-20th century, the company also created “hillbilly” themed postcards. These often 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, or a hunting cabin, or make a nice addition to any collection.

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