Embossed Angel Cherub Clover Vase A Happy New Year 1913 Postcard

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Condition: Used

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View Embossed Angel Cherub Clover Vase A Happy New Year 1913 Postcard with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The front bears the festive greeting“A Happy New Year” and incorporates classic symbols of luck, prosperity, and hope for the coming year. Subject: Winged cherub angel with vase of four-leaf clovers. Offered is a beautiful original  embossed New Year’s greeting postcard  featuring a charming winged cherub angel standing beside an elegant vase overflowing with four-leaf clovers and blooming red flowers. The front bears the festive greeting  “A Happy New Year”  and incorporates classic symbols of luck, prosperity, and hope for the coming year. This richly detailed card was printed in Germany during the height of the postcard collecting craze and showcases the exceptional craftsmanship for which German publishers were famous. The combination of embossed texture, vibrant lithographed colors, clovers, flowers, and cherubic imagery makes this an especially desirable holiday postcard from the Golden Age era. Historical Context New Year’s postcards were among the most popular greeting cards exchanged during the  Golden Age of Postcards (circa 1898-1918) . Publishers frequently used symbols associated with good fortune and happiness, including cherubs, angels, four-leaf clovers, flowers, and overflowing vessels representing abundance. The four-leaf clover was one of the most recognizable symbols of luck in early twentieth-century holiday imagery, while cherubs symbolized blessings, innocence, and protection. Cards such as this were often mailed between family members and friends as expressions of goodwill and optimism for the year ahead. German printers dominated the premium greeting postcard market during this period, producing highly detailed embossed cards with exceptional color quality and artistic presentation. Publisher & Printing Information Card Details: Subject: Winged cherub angel with vase of four-leaf clovers Greeting:  “A Happy New Year” Holiday Theme: New Year Publisher Number:  B.W. 301 Printed in Germany Embossed design with raised decorative elements Color lithograph printing Divided back Postally used One-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp affixed Postmarked  January 2, 1913 Handwritten address and correspondence present Golden Age postcard era The B.W. publisher mark and German printing are consistent with many high-quality embossed holiday postcards produced for the American market during the early twentieth century. Postcard Era & Type Golden Age Postcard (circa 1913) Characteristics include: Embossed postcard German color lithography Divided back format Postally used example Holiday greeting postcard Cherub/angel theme Four-leaf clover motif Not a Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) Not a Linen postcard Not a Chrome postcard The fine embossing and German manufacture place this card firmly within the most collectible era of postcard production. Why Collectors Love This Card This postcard is especially appealing to collectors of: New Year’s postcards Holiday greeting postcards Embossed postcards German postcards Cherub and angel imagery Four-leaf clover and luck themes Floral postcards Golden Age postcards Edwardian ephemera Postmarked holiday cards Antique greeting cards The combination of a charming cherub, lucky clovers, decorative vase, and strong embossed detail creates excellent display appeal and enduring collector interest. Condition Antique postcard condition consistent with age, handling, and postal use. Visible condition features include: Postally used example One-cent stamp present January 1913 postmark Embossed details remain visible Corner wear Edge wear Light age toning Surface wear consistent with age Writing and postal markings on reverse Typical handling and storage wear associated with antique postcards Please carefully review all photographs and use eBay’s  magnifier/zoom feature  to closely inspect the postcard for embossing quality, condition details, edge wear, corner wear, creases, surface issues, stains, writing, postal markings, paper loss, toning, and any other imperfections. The photographs are an important part of the description and depict the exact postcard you will receive. Collector Summary Subject: Cherub Angel with Vase of Four-Leaf Clovers Greeting: A Happy New Year Era: Golden Age Date: Postmarked January 2, 1913 Publisher: B.W. 301 Country of Manufacture: Germany Printing Method: Color Lithograph Features: Embossed Back Type: Divided Back Stamp: One-Cent Benjamin Franklin Present Postmark: Present Theme: New Year, Luck, Clovers, Angel, Holiday Greeting A lovely original German embossed New Year’s postcard combining classic lucky clover symbolism, cherub imagery, vibrant lithography, and authentic 1913 postal history—an excellent addition to any holiday postcard, embossed postcard, or Golden Age collection. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.