Vintage 1909 Embossed Christmas Postcard with Church & Drummer Boy

Description

View Vintage 1909 Embossed Christmas Postcard with Church & Drummer Boy with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This vintage Christmas postcard features a beautifully embossed silver border framing a serene winter scene of two figures walking toward a church at sunset. The warm hues of the sky contrast with the cool, misty ground, creating a nostalgic holiday atmosphere. In the lower left corner, a charming illustration of a young boy in vintage attire playing a drum adds a whimsical touch. The greeting "A Merry Christmas" is rendered in festive red and blue lettering, enhancing the holiday spirit. Printed in the early 20th century, this postcard is a classic example of the embossed and color lithograph techniques popular in the 1900s. The back bears a clear postmark dated December 23, 1909, from Chester, Illinois, along with a 1-cent green U.S. postage stamp featuring Benjamin Franklin. The card is addressed to East St. Louis, Illinois, and includes handwritten holiday greetings, providing an authentic glimpse into early 1900s Christmas correspondence. This collectible postcard is an excellent addition for enthusiasts of vintage holiday memorabilia and historical postcards. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Subject

Christmas Church

Theme

Christmas

Year Manufactured

1909

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Postage Condition

Posted

Era

1900-1910

Material

Embossed Paper

Character

Christmas Churches

Brand/Publisher

Silsbee

Signed

No

Size

Approx. 3.5 x 5.5 inches