Ellen Clapsaddle Easter Postcard Girl Bonnet Flowers Poem 1917

USD 10.00

Condition: Used

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View Ellen Clapsaddle Easter Postcard Girl Bonnet Flowers Poem 1917 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Sweet portrait of a young girl with detailed floral bonnet and basket. Includes a fullprinted poem, adding literary appeal. Why collectors love this Back details. Charming antique  Easter greeting postcard illustrated by Ellen H. Clapsaddle , one of the most collected and recognizable artists of the postcard Golden Age. This beautifully composed scene features a young girl in a large floral bonnet holding a basket of vibrant spring flowers, paired with a sentimental Easter poem and the greeting  “Best Easter Wishes.” Clapsaddle’s work is especially beloved for its soft, expressive children and nostalgic warmth, and this card is a wonderful example of her signature style. Front details: Artist:  Ellen H. Clapsaddle  (signed lower right) Sweet portrait of a young girl with detailed floral bonnet and basket Printed Easter poem celebrating springtime and goodwill Soft  chromolithographic printing  with delicate color blending Light  embossed elements  enhancing texture and visual depth Back details: Divided back  (post-1907 format) Publisher:  International Art Publishing Co., New York & Philadelphia Series number:  No. 134 Postmarked:  Howard City, Michigan, April 6, 1917 (6 PM) Franked with  1¢ green George Washington stamp (Washington-Franklin issue) Addressed to Mr. Rudolph Yanko Handwritten Easter message adds authentic period charm Printing & era context: This postcard dates to the  Golden Age of Postcards (circa 1907–1915, extending into WWI years) , when artist-signed holiday cards were highly popular. Produced using  chromolithography , a method allowing for rich layered color and fine detail, often influenced by German printing traditions prior to World War I. Clapsaddle’s designs were widely published and remain among the most sought-after in the hobby. Why collectors love this: Ellen Clapsaddle artist-signed postcard —highly collectible Classic  Easter holiday theme  with child and flowers Includes a full  printed poem , adding literary appeal Cross-collectible: holiday, children, artist, and floral themes Early 1917 postmark  adds historical interest Condition: Antique condition (over 100 years old) Corner and edge wear with light rounding Minor surface toning and handling marks Light creasing/indentation visible on back Writing and postal wear present Overall strong display with vibrant color and clear detail A lovely and collectible  Ellen Clapsaddle Easter postcard , perfect for collectors or a beautiful seasonal display piece. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.