Vintage German New Year Postcard Handcolored Girl with Horseshoe 1910s

Description

View Vintage German New Year Postcard Handcolored Girl with Horseshoe 1910s with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This charming vintage lithograph postcard features a hand-colored image of a young girl dressed in traditional attire holding a large card with a horseshoe and the number '1', symbolizing New Year's Day. Above her hangs a sprig of mistletoe tied with a golden bow, adding to the festive atmosphere. The postcard includes gold embossed German text "Prosit Neujahr!" and English "Happy New-Year" printed at the bottom, combining cultural greetings. The image is delicately tinted, highlighting the girl's blue hat and purple dress, enhancing the nostalgic appeal. Measuring approximately 3.5 x 5.5 inches, this original printed lithograph postcard dates back to the early 20th century, likely from the 1910s era, as suggested by the style and the Swiss postage stamp on the reverse. The addressed side contains handwriting in German and a green Helvetia 5-cent postage stamp postmarked in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The postcard is a beautiful collectible piece for those interested in vintage European holiday cards or early 1900s lithographic printing techniques. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Country of Origin

Switzerland

Occasion

New Year

Subject

Child, New Year, Horseshoe

Theme

New Year

Unit of Sale

Single

Type

Printed (Lithograph)

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Postage Condition

Posted

Era

1910s

Material

Paper

Time Period Manufactured

Early 20th Century

Size

3.5 x 5.5 inches

Unit Type

Postcard