1908 Merry Christmas Postcard Embossed Girls Holly Berries Printed Germany

Description

View 1908 Merry Christmas Postcard Embossed Girls Holly Berries Printed Germany with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Discover a charming piece of holiday history with this exquisite 1908 Merry Christmas postcard. The front features a delightful scene of two young girls, one with dark curls and the other with blonde hair, exchanging flowers, framed by an elegant embossed silver border. Lush green holly branches adorned with vibrant red berries grace the bottom, while the words "Merry Christmas" are subtly integrated into the left side of the festive design. This card captures the innocence and warmth of the early 20th-century holiday spirit, making it a wonderful addition to any collection. Crafted with beautiful chromolithography and intricate embossing, this postcard exemplifies the popular printing techniques of its era. The reverse side reveals its journey through time, bearing a clear 1908 postmark and a United States one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp. The message offers a heartfelt "Merry Xmas & Happy New Year" from Lena to Auntie and Uncle George, addressed to Cart Friendship, Maryland. Its "Printed in Germany" origin further highlights the global reach and artistry of postcard production from that period, offering a glimpse into holiday greetings from over a century ago. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Topographical Postcards.

Region

Maryland

City

Friendship

Subject

Children

Country of Origin

Germany

Country

USA

Theme

Holiday

Type

Printed (Lithograph)

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Postage Condition

Posted

Era

Divided Back (c. 1907-1915)

Continent

North America

Material

Cardboard

Occasion

Christmas

Brand/Publisher

Printed in Germany

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Time Period Manufactured

1900-1919

Unit Quantity

1

Country/Region of Manufacture

Germany