Santa Claus on Candlestick Telephone & Toys, Quote Christmas Postcard

Description

View Santa Claus on Candlestick Telephone & Toys, Quote Christmas Postcard with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Santa is wearing his classic bright red suit with white fur trim on the collar and cuffs, and a matching red cap. I hope you will like all the nice things I left for you. Good Bye.". printed in the center. Overview This charming Christmas postcard updates Santa for the modern age of 1913, showing him using a candlestick telephone to deliver his holiday message. With a small sled full of toys beside him, Santa calls to wish everyone a "Very Happy Christmas" and say "Good Bye" after his visit. It's a delightful blend of the magical and the modern, capturing a fun and unique aspect of the holiday. Front of Postcard The illustration shows a cheerful Santa Claus talking on a candlestick telephone. Santa is wearing his classic bright red suit with white fur trim on the collar and cuffs, and a matching red cap. Next to the telephone on the table is a small sled piled high with toys. The text on the front reads: "MERRY CHRISTMAS" "A Very Happy Christmas to you all. I hope you will like all the nice things I left for you. Good Bye." Reverse Side Handwritten Correspondence:   Dear Don wishing you a merry christmas From Marion Leon Huston Master Don Hinton 519 North Douglas St. Peoria Ill Postal History & Printed Details: Postmark : The card has a circular postmark from KANSAS, ILL., dated DEC 23, 1913. Stamp : A 1-cent green George Washington stamp is affixed. While I'm no stamp expert, it appears to be from the Washington-Franklin series, likely Scott #424. Layout : This is a divided back postcard with "POST CARD." printed in the center. Publisher Information : The series number "C-234" is visible on the front. The card is marked "MADE IN U.S.A." Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Country of Origin

United States

Number of Items in Set

1

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Occasion

Christmas

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Material

Paper

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Subject

Santa

Type

Printed (Lithograph)

Era

Divided Back (1907-1915)

Theme

Greetings, Holiday, Technology, Toys & Games

Features

Divided Back, Embossed, Stamp, Stamped

Time Period Manufactured

1900-1919

Postage Condition

Posted