German Christmas Nativity Postcard 1940s- Frohe Weihnachten Vintage Die-Cut

USD 10.19

Condition: Used

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View German Christmas Nativity Postcard 1940s- Frohe Weihnachten Vintage Die-Cut with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The central image depicts the Virgin Mary, clad in a blue robe and white veil, gazing upon the radiant infant Jesus lying in a straw-filled manger within an arched stone stable. In the background, a brown cow and a grey donkey peer over a wooden barrier, with white doves perched above. A vintage German-language Christmas and New Year greeting card, this postcard presents a richly detailed Nativity scene rendered in a soft, illustrative style characteristic of mid-20th century devotional art. The central image depicts the Virgin Mary, clad in a blue robe and white veil, gazing upon the radiant infant Jesus lying in a straw-filled manger within an arched stone stable. Two angelic children kneel and stand to the left, while two more figures, one winged, observe from the right. In the background, a brown cow and a grey donkey peer over a wooden barrier, with white doves perched above. A dark lantern hanging from the stone arch casts a warm, golden glow over the scene. The printed greeting, “Frohe Weihnachten und ein glückliches neues Jahr,” is emblazoned across the top, confirming its intended use as a holiday greeting for a German-speaking recipient. The verso reveals a divided back, a standard feature after 1907, with a vertical dividing line and two horizontal lines for the address. Handwritten in clear red ink, the message reads, “Liebe Weihnachtswünsche schicken euch Karin, Christina,” translating to “Love Christmas wishes send you Karin, Christina.” The address side is inscribed with the names of the recipients, “Peter u. Heidemarie.” No postmark, date, or location is present, making precise dating difficult, though the illustrative style and die-cut embellishment—a small, glued-on image of a child in a basket with cherries, accompanied by a gold star sticker—suggest a production era likely between the 1940s and 1960s. A small square logo bearing the letter “G” and the number “4” is printed at the bottom center, likely a publisher’s mark. The card is in good condition with even, age-consistent toning and minimal corner wear, preserving the vibrant colors of the front illustration and the legibility of the handwritten content. This postcard serves as a charming example of mid-century European holiday correspondence, its die-cut additions offering a personalized, tactile element typical of the period. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.