Vintage 1913 Christmas Postcard Gibson Art Co Winter Scene Embossed Rectangles

Description

View Vintage 1913 Christmas Postcard Gibson Art Co Winter Scene Embossed Rectangles with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This elegant vintage postcard, published by The Gibson Art Company, features a serene monochromatic winter landscape framed by stylized holly leaves and Art Nouveau-inspired linework. The central illustration depicts a snow-covered church or cottage nestled among bare trees, evoking a peaceful holiday atmosphere. The card is further enhanced by a sophisticated multi-layered embossed border, adding a tactile dimension to the classic design. The reverse side provides a fascinating historical snapshot, featuring a 1913 postmark from Lost Nation, Iowa. It includes a handwritten message sent to Lovilla, Iowa, mentioning holiday wishes and a desire for more snow to hunt rabbits. This piece is a wonderful example of early 20th-century seasonal stationery, showcasing the quality printing techniques and sentimental themes popular during the Divided Back era. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Occasion

Christmas

Subject

Winter Landscape with Church

Theme

Holiday, Seasonal, Art Nouveau

Year Manufactured

1913

Country of Origin

United States

Type

Printed (Lithograph)

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Postage Condition

Posted

Era

Divided Back (1907-1915)

Features

Embossed, Divided Back

Brand/Publisher

The Gibson Art Company

Time Period Manufactured

1900-1919

Unit Quantity

1