Vintage 1911 Easter Postcard Chicks May Beetle Forget-Me-Nots Embossed Germany

Description

View Vintage 1911 Easter Postcard Chicks May Beetle Forget-Me-Nots Embossed Germany with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This charming antique Easter postcard from 1911 features a delightful scene of three young chicks curiously inspecting a large beetle near a broken eggshell. The central image is framed by a decorative egg-shaped border adorned with vibrant blue forget-me-nots and a green ribbon tied in a bow. The artwork is beautifully enhanced with intricate embossing and silver metallic accents that highlight the floral border and the 'A Happy Eastertide' greeting. Printed in Germany during the Golden Age of postcards, this piece showcases the high-quality lithography and craftsmanship typical of the era. The reverse side features a divided back with a clear New Haven, Connecticut postmark dated April 13, 1911, and a green one-cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp. This card is a wonderful example of Edwardian-era holiday ephemera, perfect for collectors of seasonal greetings, poultry themes, or German-printed lithographs. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Occasion

Easter

Subject

Chicks and Beetle

Theme

Animals, Flowers, Holiday

Year Manufactured

1911

Country of Origin

Germany

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Type

Printed (Lithograph)

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Postage Condition

Posted

Era

Divided Back (1907-1915)

Features

Embossed, Divided Back, Metallic Accents

Number of Items in Set

1

Material

Paper

Personalize

No

Time Period Manufactured

1900-1919

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Country/Region of Manufacture

Germany

Continent

North America