1909 Embossed Floral Birthday Postcard Pink Frame

Description

View 1909 Embossed Floral Birthday Postcard Pink Frame with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The realistic portrayal of the violets suggests a chromolithographic printing process, capturing subtle gradations of color and shadow. This central image is set against a light blue oval, which itself is bordered by a wider band of pink. This 1909 postcard commemorates a birthday with a delicate floral design. The primary image within an embossed oval frame depicts a bouquet of violets rendered in shades of deep purple with accompanying green foliage. The realistic portrayal of the violets suggests a chromolithographic printing process, capturing subtle gradations of color and shadow. This central image is set against a light blue oval, which itself is bordered by a wider band of pink. The pink border is further embellished with embossed swirling patterns in white and gold, contributing to the overall ornate aesthetic. "A Happy Birthday" is inscribed in elegant script at the bottom of the card's face. The embossed elements on the frame, border, and floral elements create a tactile and visually rich texture. A small, handwritten note on a slip of paper nestled among the violets reads "To Della" and "From Pearl," adding a personal dimension to the mass-produced greeting. This handwritten element provides a poignant connection to the individuals who exchanged this card over a century ago. The reverse of the postcard conforms to the divided back format characteristic of the period between 1907 and 1915. The left side, designated for correspondence, features the handwritten address of the recipient: "Miss Helen Rollins" in Tyrone, potentially within Roth Wood, Pennsylvania. Further research into historical records of Blair County, Pennsylvania (where Tyrone is located), would be necessary to definitively locate "Roth Wood," as it is not a currently recognized place name. This detailed address information offers valuable insight into postal routes and communities of early 20th-century Pennsylvania. The right side, marked "POST CARD," bears a circular postmark from Norwood, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, dated October 23, 1909. This precise dating provides crucial provenance and firmly establishes the card within its historical context. The embossed swirling and floral patterns from the front are repeated on the back, creating a unified design. Close examination of the back for any embossed letters, symbols, or other markings could reveal the publisher's identity. Any additional writing, stains, or other marks on the reverse should be carefully documented to fully assess the card's condition and potential impact on its historical value. The correspondence between the sender in Norwood, Delaware County and the recipient in Tyrone, Blair County, suggests a regional connection within Pennsylvania, offering a potential glimpse into social networks of the time. Further research into the demographic and social history of these two Pennsylvania communities in 1909 could enrich our understanding of the card’s context. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Occasion

Birthday

Subject

Flowers (Violets)

Era

Divided Back (1907-1915)

Postage Condition

Posted

Year Manufactured

1909

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Features

Embossed

Material

Paper