Raphael Tuck Loving Easter Wishes Girl Rabbit Fence Postcard 1900s

Description

View Raphael Tuck Loving Easter Wishes Girl Rabbit Fence Postcard 1900s with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The card bears the greeting “Loving Easter Wishes.”. Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons. The card belongs to Series No. Easter eggs – symbolizing rebirth and new life. Rabbit – associated with fertility and spring renewal. Charming antique Easter postcard published by Raphael Tuck & Sons , featuring a sweet scene of a young girl peeking through a wooden fence while a rabbit sits in the grass beside decorated Easter eggs. The card bears the greeting “Loving Easter Wishes.” The scene captures the whimsical storytelling style popular in early twentieth-century holiday postcards, combining childhood innocence with classic Easter symbolism. Raphael Tuck & Sons was one of the most prestigious postcard publishers of the era. Founded in London in the nineteenth century, the company received the honor of “Art Publishers to Their Majesties The King & Queen,” which appears printed on the reverse. Tuck postcards were widely distributed internationally and are highly regarded for their quality artwork and printing. The reverse of the card reads “Tuck’s Post Card” and includes the royal crest associated with the company’s royal appointment. It also notes “Chromographed in Berlin,” indicating the card was printed in Germany, which was the center of high-quality postcard production before World War I. German printers were known for exceptional color work and fine detail using chromolithography , a multi-layered stone printing process. The card belongs to Series No. E 167 , part of a line of decorative holiday postcards produced by Tuck during the Golden Age of Postcards (approximately 1905–1915) . The design also features subtle embossed elements , visible in the textured border and artwork when viewed from the reverse. Postcard Details: Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons Publisher Mark: Royal crest with “Art Publishers to Their Majesties The King & Queen” Series: Series No. E 167 Printing Method: Chromolithograph with embossed details Printing Origin: Chromographed in Berlin, Germany Postcard Era: Golden Age of Postcards (circa 1905–1915) Back Type: Divided back postcard Postal Use: Mailed 1908 Stamp: U.S. 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp Addressee: Chicago, Illinois Embossing: Raised textures visible on reverse Imagery & Symbolism: This postcard features several classic Easter motifs: Rabbit – associated with fertility and spring renewal Easter eggs – symbolizing rebirth and new life Child figure – representing innocence and joy of the holiday Spring countryside setting – a common theme in Edwardian Easter cards The charming interaction between the child and rabbit gives the card a storybook quality typical of Raphael Tuck holiday designs. Condition: Antique condition consistent with age (over 100 years old). Typical age-related characteristics may include: Corner and edge wear Light surface toning or spotting Minor creases or handling marks Writing and postal markings on reverse Minor age discoloration The colors remain strong and the illustration retains excellent detail. Why Collectors Value This Card: Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons , one of the most collectible postcard publishers Classic Golden Age Easter imagery with child and rabbit Chromolithographed in Germany , known for superior postcard craftsmanship Decorative embossed design Appealing storybook-style illustration Holiday postcards featuring children and rabbits are particularly desirable among collectors of antique Easter postcards. Combined with the prestige of Raphael Tuck & Sons and the high-quality German printing, this card represents a wonderful example of early twentieth-century Easter ephemera . Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Number of Items in Set

1

Artist

Unknown

Occasion

Easter

Signed

No

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Material

Paper

Year Manufactured

1908

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Brand/Publisher

Raphael Tuck & Sons

Subject

Rabbit

Personalize

No

Type

Printed (Lithograph)

Era

Divided Back (1907-1915)

Theme

Animals, Art, Children & Infants, Greetings, Holiday, Easter Bunny, Easter Hare

Time Period Manufactured

1900-1919

Postage Condition

Posted

Country of Origin

United States