1908 Christmas Postcard Holly Embossed Germany Snow Message Posted

Description

View 1908 Christmas Postcard Holly Embossed Germany Snow Message Posted with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Subject: Holly, Embossed Design, Greeting. The handwritten correspondence references winter weather and reads in part "Mrs. Hemphery, We are having 2 feet of snow now and can't go to school, it is so deep. Beautiful embossed antique Christmas postcard featuring decorative holly and berry artwork with ornate Art Nouveau styling and the greeting: "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." Printed in Germany and postmarked December 25, 1908 with original one-cent stamp attached. The handwritten correspondence references winter weather and reads in part: "We are having 2 feet of snow now..." A desirable early holiday postcard combining embossed artwork, postal history, and period correspondence. Correspondence Interpretation Best reading of the handwritten message: "Mrs. Hemphery, We are having 2 feet of snow now and can't go to school, it is so deep. Your friend, Clair." That actually adds charm because it gives a little real-life winter snapshot from Christmas Day 1908. Item Specifics Type: Postcard Occasion: Christmas/New Year Theme: Holiday, Holly, Seasonal Subject: Holly, Embossed Design, Greeting Features: Embossed, Posted, Stamp, Written Message Original/Reproduction: Original Era: Divided Back (1907–1915) Material: Paper Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany Postmark Date: December 25, 1908 Signed: Yes (handwritten correspondence) Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Topographical Postcards.

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Number of Items in Set

1

Signed

No

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Material

Paper