The romance of horses in the early 20th century

Recently I started collecting real photo postcards from the early 1900s. But not just any postcards — romantic postcards that feature women, horses and occasionally men.

In these cards, the women are dressed in beautiful gowns, often holding flowers or a fancy hat — which may be hand tinted to add some color.

They have faraway looks in their eyes. The horse adds an element of luxury, an indication of class and wealth. But it all boils down to the fact that women have always loved horses.