Antique 1913 New Year Song Postcard Yellow Bird Holly Gold Gilt Embossed

Description

View Antique 1913 New Year Song Postcard Yellow Bird Holly Gold Gilt Embossed with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The typography is a charming mix of black and red ink, creating a visually striking greeting that captures the optimism of the early 20th century. This exquisite antique postcard from 1913 features a beautiful 'New Year Song' theme, highlighted by a vibrant yellow songbird perched among festive holly branches with red berries. The artwork is framed by elegant gold gilt accents and a decorative embossed chain-link border that circles the entire card. The typography is a charming mix of black and red ink, creating a visually striking greeting that captures the optimism of the early 20th century. The reverse side of this postcard is just as compelling, featuring a clear 1913 postmark from Detroit, Michigan, and a green one-cent George Washington postage stamp. The handwritten message and address to Trafalgar, Indiana, offer a nostalgic glimpse into personal communications of the era. The heavy embossing is clearly visible on the back, demonstrating the high-quality production techniques used during the Golden Age of postcards. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Occasion

New Year

Subject

Yellow Bird and Holly

Theme

Holiday Greetings

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Type

Embossed

Postage Condition

Posted

Features

Gold Gilt, Embossed Border, Divided Back

Brand/Publisher

NY-75

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Country of Origin

United States