Antique Easter Rabbit Riding Rooster Postcard Embossed Germany

USD 15.00

Condition: Used

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View Antique Easter Rabbit Riding Rooster Postcard Embossed Germany with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The front shows the rabbit dressed in bright clothing, perched atop a running rooster, withchickens in the yard, rolling hills, spring blossoms, and colorful Easter eggs completing the pastoral scene. Offered here is a  delightful antique Easter postcard  featuring a whimsical illustration of a  rabbit riding a rooster , a charming and imaginative scene typical of  early 20th-century holiday postcards . The front shows the rabbit dressed in bright clothing, perched atop a running rooster, with  chickens in the yard, rolling hills, spring blossoms, and colorful Easter eggs  completing the pastoral scene. The card is hand-lettered  “Easter Greetings”  and addressed on the front, adding personal charm. The reverse is particularly special: an  embossed postcard back , richly textured with raised imagery of  rabbits, a rooster, and eggs , and clearly marked  “Made in Germany.”  It includes printed instructions: “This space is for correspondence” “This space is for the address only” “Please postage stamp here – Domestic and Canada one cent / Foreign two cents” German-made postcards from this era were renowned for their  high-quality chromolithography and embossing , and were widely imported to the United States before World War I. Embossed Easter cards, especially those combining  rabbits, roosters, and eggs , are especially sought after for their playful symbolism of spring, renewal, and fertility. Historical Context: During the  Golden Age of Postcards (circa 1905–1915) , Easter cards often embraced fantasy and humor rather than strictly religious imagery. Rabbits (symbols of new life) and eggs (rebirth) were commonly paired with farm animals and rural scenes, creating lighthearted greetings meant to delight recipients of all ages. Germany dominated postcard production during this period, and  embossed cards  like this one were considered premium items. Many were kept as keepsakes rather than mailed, which explains the excellent tactile detail still present today. Details: Era: Circa 1905–1915 Holiday: Easter Theme: Rabbit, rooster, chickens, Easter eggs, spring humor Origin: Made in Germany Card type: Embossed postcard Back: Divided with embossed imagery Condition: Good antique condition with light edge and corner wear, mild surface wear, and age toning consistent with age (please review images carefully) A  wonderfully imaginative Easter postcard  with standout artwork and a beautifully embossed German back—perfect for collectors of  antique holiday postcards, Easter imagery, rabbits, farm scenes, or German ephemera . Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.