Vintage Embossed Gold Carnations Poem Postcard - Edwardian Floral Art a23096

Description

View Vintage Embossed Gold Carnations Poem Postcard - Edwardian Floral Art a23096 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The golden surface appears to be embossed, creating a tactile texture that enhances the visual appeal and suggests a higher quality of production. Discover a charming piece of early 20th-century artistry with this exquisite vintage postcard, featuring a vibrant bouquet of carnations set against a shimmering gold background. The card showcases three beautifully rendered blossoms in shades of pink, rich red, and deep magenta, complemented by lush green foliage. The golden surface appears to be embossed, creating a tactile texture that enhances the visual appeal and suggests a higher quality of production. Adding to its unique character, the postcard includes an elegant, framed poem that reads: "I find earth not gray but rosy, Heaven not grim but fair of hue. Do I stoop? I pluck a posy. Do I stand and stare? All's blue." This sentimental verse, combined with the detailed floral illustration, captures the aesthetic sensibilities of the Edwardian era. This collectible item is a testament to the intricate printing techniques and artistic themes popular during a significant period in postcard history. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Topographical Postcards.

Country

United States

Type

Printed (Lithograph)

Era

Divided Back (1907-1915)

Features

Postcard c1910s

Continent

North America

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Time Period Manufactured

1900-1919