Antique 1912 Hearty New Year Greetings Postcard with Bell & Holly Art

Description

View Antique 1912 Hearty New Year Greetings Postcard with Bell & Holly Art with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This charming antique postcard from the Divided Back era (1907-1915) features a festive New Year's theme with a beautifully illustrated silver bell adorned with a yellow ribbon and holly sprigs with red berries. The bell's interior showcases a detailed winter scene with snow-covered trees and figures by a glowing fire, adding a nostalgic and warm holiday ambiance. The card is bordered by a decorative brown frame with four shield motifs, enhancing its vintage appeal. Produced by the United Art Publishing Co., New York City and printed in Germany, this standard-sized (5.5 x 3.5 inch) postcard exemplifies early 20th-century holiday card design and printing techniques. The front includes an elegant greeting poem wishing joy and a bright New Year's day, making it a collectible piece for enthusiasts of antique holiday ephemera. The reverse side shows a 1-cent green U.S. postage stamp postmarked December 1912 in Wanam, Indiana, with handwritten personal greetings, reflecting authentic period usage and historical significance. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Occasion

New Year

Subject

Bell with holly and winter scene

Theme

Holiday Greetings

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Postage Condition

Posted

Era

Divided Back (1907-1915)

Features

Antique

Brand/Publisher

United Art Publishing Co., New York City

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)