Ellen Clapsaddle Easter Girl Bonnet Basket Eggs Winsch Postcard

USD 15.00

Condition: Used

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View Ellen Clapsaddle Easter Girl Bonnet Basket Eggs Winsch Postcard with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Of eggs as fresh as fresh can be;. Each egg which this small basket holds. “Best Easter Wishes”. The bonneted child with egg basket is a quintessential early twentieth-century Easter motif. Attractive Easter child subject. Description: Offered is a charming  Golden Age Easter postcard  featuring a sweet young girl dressed in a white bonnet and flowing dress, carrying a small basket of eggs beneath the greeting: “Best Easter Wishes” Lower verse reads: “An Easter present take from me, Of eggs as fresh as fresh can be; Each egg which this small basket holds A wish from me to thee enfolds.” The artwork is signed in plate  Ellen H. Clapsaddle , one of the most beloved and widely collected illustrators of early twentieth-century holiday postcards. Publisher & Historical Context Artist:  Ellen H. Clapsaddle Publisher:  Raphael Tuck & Sons (horse head trademark with “W” emblem) Imprint:  New York Postcard Era:  Golden Age (circa 1907–1915) Back Type:  Divided back (post-1907) The reverse bears the Raphael Tuck & Sons horse head trademark, identifying this as part of their high-quality holiday series. Tuck was one of the most prestigious postcard publishers of the era, known for fine chromolithography and often subtle embossing. Clapsaddle’s Easter children themes—particularly those with baskets and floral detailing—were among the most popular motifs during the Golden Age, reflecting Edwardian ideals of innocence, renewal, and springtime abundance. Postal & Collector Details Postally Used:  Yes Stamps:  Two 1¢ green George Washington stamps (2¢ total postage) Postmark:  Early 20th century circular cancel (partially legible) Destination:  Brooklyn, Massachusetts Printing Method:  High-quality chromolithography Embossing:  Light embossed texture visible Printing Origin:  United States issue under Tuck imprint The use of two 1¢ Washington stamps reflects standard domestic postcard postage of the period. The combination of: Ellen Clapsaddle artwork Raphael Tuck & Sons publisher Early postal history Attractive Easter child subject makes this especially desirable to collectors. Why This Card Is Desirable Highly sought after by collectors of: Ellen Clapsaddle illustrations Raphael Tuck & Sons postcards Golden Age Easter cards Edwardian children-themed imagery Antique holiday postcards Early United States postal history Clapsaddle Easter cards remain consistently popular due to their delicate coloring, nostalgic charm, and detailed rendering of children and seasonal symbolism. The bonneted child with egg basket is a quintessential early twentieth-century Easter motif. Condition Antique condition consistent with age (over 100 years old): Light corner and edge wear Mild overall age toning Small surface marks and minor spotting on front Writing on reverse Two 1¢ Washington stamps intact Clear but partially legible postmark Small area of paper remnant or adhesive on address side Strong display presence Please review all photos carefully for exact condition details. A classic Ellen Clapsaddle Easter postcard published by Raphael Tuck & Sons during the Golden Age—an excellent addition to any serious antique holiday postcard collection. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.