Vintage Easter Greetings Postcard Cherub Children Heads in Lilies Embossed 1909

USD 6.67

Condition: Used

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View Vintage Easter Greetings Postcard Cherub Children Heads in Lilies Embossed 1909 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The front of the card depicts two cherubic children's faces nestled within the petals of large, white Easter lilies. The composition is set against a subtle gray background that makes the vibrant green leaves and crisp white flowers pop, while the embossed 'Easter Greetings' text adds a tactile, premium feel to the piece. This charming vintage Easter Greetings postcard features a whimsical and artistic design from the early 20th century. The front of the card depicts two cherubic children's faces nestled within the petals of large, white Easter lilies. The soft color palette and classic turn-of-the-century illustration style capture the sentimental aesthetic of the Edwardian era. The composition is set against a subtle gray background that makes the vibrant green leaves and crisp white flowers pop, while the embossed 'Easter Greetings' text adds a tactile, premium feel to the piece. The reverse side provides a fascinating glimpse into history, featuring a clear postmark from Akron, Colorado, dated April 9, 1909. It includes a handwritten message from a 'patient and friend' sent to Des Moines, Iowa, along with a green one-cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp. This divided back postcard is a wonderful example of holiday correspondence from the Golden Age of Postcards, making it a perfect addition for collectors of Easter ephemera, floral motifs, or Colorado postal history. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Occasion: Easter
Subject: Children in Lilies
Theme: Holiday, Flowers, Children
Year Manufactured: 1909
Country of Origin: United States
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Postage Condition: Posted
Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)
Features: Embossed, Divided Back, Stamp
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
Unit Quantity: 1