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uncommon1900-1945
Leap Year: The Silent Proposal
United States · 1908 ·
A color illustration on a postcard depicting a woman kneeling to propose marriage to a man, reflecting the leap year tradition.
This image captures a popular social custom of the early 20th century, where women were traditionally allowed to propose marriage during a leap year, often with a humorous or lighthearted tone.
Printing Method
Lithography
Image: · License: Public domain
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