Vintage 1912 Happy New Year Postcard Embossed Winter Scene Birch Bark Border

Description

View Vintage 1912 Happy New Year Postcard Embossed Winter Scene Birch Bark Border with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The bottom of the card is adorned with a vibrant cluster of pink blossoms, creating a lovely contrast between the seasons of winter and spring. This charming antique postcard from 1912 features a classic 'Happy New Year' greeting, beautifully presented with intricate embossed details. The central focus is a delicate oval vignette depicting a serene winter landscape with a snow-covered cottage and church, framed by an elegant gilded border. The bottom of the card is adorned with a vibrant cluster of pink blossoms, creating a lovely contrast between the seasons of winter and spring. Technically impressive for its era, the postcard boasts a unique birch bark textured border effect and heavy embossing that gives the piece a tactile quality. The back reveals a fascinating glimpse into history, featuring a Newark, New Jersey postmark dated December 30, 1912, along with a green one-cent George Washington stamp. This authentic Golden Age postcard is a wonderful example of early 20th-century seasonal ephemera, perfect for collectors of holiday greetings or vintage lithography. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Occasion

New Year

Subject

Winter Scene and Flowers

Theme

Holiday, Seasonal, Vintage Greeting

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Type

Printed (Lithograph)

Postage Condition

Posted

Features

Embossed, Gilt Details, Birch Bark Border

Brand/Publisher

N.Y. 29

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Country of Origin

United States