Vintage 1908 Embossed Birthday Postcard Children on Horseshoe Swing Germany

Description

View Vintage 1908 Embossed Birthday Postcard Children on Horseshoe Swing Germany with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The young boy is dressed in a classic navy blue sailor suit, while the girl wears a delicate pink ruffled dress and holds a small glass. This charming antique birthday postcard from 1908 features a beautifully embossed illustration of two children seated within a decorative horseshoe-shaped swing. The young boy is dressed in a classic navy blue sailor suit, while the girl wears a delicate pink ruffled dress and holds a small glass. They are framed by a lush green background and a floral garland of pink roses and four-leaf clovers, symbolizing luck and celebration. Produced in Germany during the Golden Age of postcards, this piece showcases high-quality lithography and intricate embossing that gives the image a wonderful tactile depth. The reverse side features a divided back with a handwritten address to Pungoteague, Virginia, and a 'Printed in Germany' mark. This is a delightful example of Edwardian-era greeting art, perfect for collectors of Victorian-style children's illustrations or vintage holiday ephemera. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Occasion

Birthday

Subject

Children

Theme

Children, Greetings

Year Manufactured

1908

Country of Origin

Germany

Type

Printed (Lithograph)

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Postage Condition

Unposted

Era

Divided Back (1907-1915)

Features

Embossed

Material

Paper

Signed

No

Personalize

No

Time Period Manufactured

1900-1919

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Number of Items in Set

1

Unit of Sale

Single Unit