Raphael Tuck Easter Girl Chicks Basket Postcard Embossed 1911

USD 6.00

Condition: Used

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View Raphael Tuck Easter Girl Chicks Basket Postcard Embossed 1911 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The card bears the greeting “A Happy Easter to you.”. Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons. Chicks and hens, representing new life and the arrival of spring. Published by the prestigious Raphael Tuck & Sons. Beautiful antique Easter greeting postcard published by Raphael Tuck & Sons , featuring a charming illustration of a young girl in a pink dress and large bonnet carrying a basket filled with fluffy yellow chicks. A hen stands nearby while a spray of green shamrocks frames the scene. The card bears the greeting “A Happy Easter to you.” This postcard captures the sentimental artistic style typical of the Golden Age of Postcards (approximately 1905–1915) , when Easter cards often featured children surrounded by animals and symbols of spring. The imagery here combines several classic Easter motifs: Chicks and hens , representing new life and the arrival of spring Decorated baskets , associated with Easter traditions and egg hunts Children , symbolizing innocence and the joy of the holiday Clover leaves , often used in early postcards as decorative springtime motifs symbolizing good fortune and renewal The card was published by Raphael Tuck & Sons , one of the most important and highly respected postcard publishers of the early twentieth century. Tuck held the prestigious designation “Art Publishers to Their Majesties the King and Queen,” noted on the reverse, reflecting the company’s reputation for producing high-quality illustrated postcards. The reverse reads “Tuck’s Post Card – Carte Postale” and includes the publisher’s royal coat-of-arms emblem. Tuck postcards were frequently printed using chromolithography with embossed detail , giving the artwork rich color and a raised texture visible on both the front and reverse. Postcard Details: Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons Publisher Mark: Royal coat-of-arms emblem Designation: “Art Publishers to Their Majesties the King and Queen” Front Text: “A Happy Easter to you” Theme: Easter / Girl with Basket of Chicks / Hen Printing Method: Chromolithograph with embossed elements Postcard Era: Golden Age of Postcards (circa 1905–1915) Back Type: Divided back postcard Postal Use: Postmarked April 4, 1911 – Croton, Ohio Stamp: U.S. 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp Message: Handwritten Easter greeting on reverse Condition: Good antique condition considering the postcard is over 110 years old. Typical age-related wear may include: Corner and edge wear Light surface toning and spotting Minor creases or handling marks Writing and postal markings on reverse Embossed details remain visible and the colors are still attractive. Why Collectors Value This Card: Published by the prestigious Raphael Tuck & Sons Classic Golden Age Easter imagery Attractive child with chicks and hen subject Embossed lithographic artwork Documented 1911 postal history Easter postcards produced by Raphael Tuck & Sons remain among the most collectible holiday postcards due to their artistic quality and historical significance. This charming example is a wonderful representation of early twentieth-century Easter greetings and would make an excellent addition to collections of holiday postcards, Tuck postcards, or Golden Age ephemera . Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.