Vintage Embossed Birthday Greetings Postcard 1909 Floral Landscape Pansy

Description

View Vintage Embossed Birthday Greetings Postcard 1909 Floral Landscape Pansy with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Celebrate a moment in time with this exquisite vintage embossed postcard, dated December 22nd, 1909. The front features a charming oval frame, rendered in a metallic gold tone, encapsulating a serene landscape scene with a quaint house, graceful trees, and tranquil water. This central image is beautifully complemented by an array of embossed purple and green floral motifs, likely pansies, adding a touch of elegance and depth to the design. The prominent "Birthday Greetings" message at the bottom, also in metallic gold, makes this a perfect piece for collectors of antique ephemera and greeting cards. This early 20th-century postcard showcases impressive embossing techniques, evident in the raised textures of the flowers and the framed landscape. The reverse side reveals a divided back typical of the era, with spaces for correspondence and address, along with a "Place Stamp Here" box indicating a domestic 1-cent and foreign 2-cent postage rate for various regions including Canada, Cuba, Mexico, and Hawaii. The handwritten message from Stella to Aunt Julia West adds a personal, historical touch, offering a glimpse into social connections of over a century ago. This card is a delightful example of early postcard artistry, perfect for display or adding to a themed collection. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Occasion

Birthday

Subject

Floral

Theme

Greetings

Year Manufactured

1909

Country of Origin

United States

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Type

Printed (Lithograph)

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Postage Condition

Unposted

Era

Divided Back (1907-1915)

Features

Embossed

Number of Items in Set

1

Material

Paper

Brand/Publisher

Not specified

Personalize

No

Time Period Manufactured

1900-1919

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Continent

North America

Country/Region of Manufacture

United States