Santa Claus W/ Toys Framed around Icy Holly Leaves & Berries Christmas Postcard

USD 5.95

Condition: Used

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View Santa Claus W/ Toys Framed around Icy Holly Leaves & Berries Christmas Postcard with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The entire scene is surrounded by large, dramatic holly leaves covered with icicles. Hellow Boys Well how do you like this cold weather. I wosh you all. from Nuncle (Uncle?). Overview This striking Christmas postcard from 1909 features a dramatic and unusual depiction of Santa Claus. The monochrome, Art Nouveau-style illustration presents a stern, serious Santa, a departure from the typically jolly figure. The scene, framed by large, ice-covered holly leaves, adds to the card's powerful and artistic feel. The message on the back is a classic slice of rural life, with an uncle writing to his nephews about the cold weather and bringing the colts home. Front of Postcard The illustration is a monochrome design featuring a portrait of a serious-looking Santa Claus within an oval frame. Santa is wearing a dark, fur-trimmed cap. A small jester or elf figure holding a horn sits on his shoulder. The entire scene is surrounded by large, dramatic holly leaves covered with icicles. The text on the front reads: "MERRY CHRISTMAS" "Copyrighted 1909 by E.B.Scofield" Reverse Side Handwritten Correspondence:   Hellow Boys Well how do you like this cold weather. Tell papa I will bring the colts home, when it warmes up again. I wosh you all. a merry xmas. from Nuncle (Uncle?) McKown Bros Creighton Nebr Postal History & Printed Details: Postmark : There is no postmark. Stamp : The designated stamp box indicates rates of "One Cent" for the United States and Canada, and "Two Cents" for Foreign mail. Layout : This is a divided back postcard with "Post Card" printed in a simple font. Publisher Information : The copyright holder is identified on the front as "E.B.Scofield". No publisher is named on the reverse. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.