Happy New Year Clock Wreath Children Mistletoe Antique Postcard

USD 10.00

Condition: Used

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View Happy New Year Clock Wreath Children Mistletoe Antique Postcard with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The wreath is decorated with mistletoe and topped with a blue ribbon, while the children help support the festive design. Below, the greeting reads“Wishing You a Happy New Year.”. Mistletoe and wreath designs. Antique Happy New Year Clock Wreath Children Mistletoe Postcard Charming antique New Year greeting postcard featuring two children dressed in winter attire standing beside a large wreath encircling a clock set at midnight. The wreath is decorated with mistletoe and topped with a blue ribbon, while the children help support the festive design. Below, the greeting reads  “Wishing You a Happy New Year.”  The clock striking twelve symbolizes the arrival of the New Year, making this a classic and highly collectible holiday postcard from the Golden Age era. Historical Context During the Golden Age of Postcards (approximately 1907–1915), New Year postcards were among the most widely exchanged seasonal greetings. Clocks approaching midnight symbolized the passing of the old year and the beginning of a new one, while mistletoe represented friendship, good fortune, and celebration. Children frequently appeared in holiday postcard art as symbols of innocence, hope, and optimism for the year ahead. This postcard reflects the artistic style of early twentieth-century holiday ephemera, when richly colored lithographic designs, decorative textures, and festive symbolism transformed postcards into keepsakes that were often saved long after the holiday season ended. Publisher & Card Details Series No.  203 C Artist initials visible on front:  S.L.C. / 1911 Divided back Unused postcard Golden Age postcard era Decorative embossed design visible on both front and reverse Color lithograph printing New Year holiday greeting postcard The postcard’s divided back format places it firmly within the Golden Age period, when postal regulations allowed correspondence and address information to share the reverse side. The embossed decorative elements add visual and tactile appeal that collectors appreciate. Desirable Collectible Features This postcard is desirable for collectors of: New Year postcards Holiday greeting postcards Children in winter clothing Midnight clock imagery Mistletoe and wreath designs Embossed postcards Golden Age postcards Early twentieth-century holiday ephemera Decorative lithographic postcards Series and artist-identified postcards The combination of children, a midnight clock, mistletoe wreath, and New Year wishes makes this an especially attractive example of classic holiday postcard art. Condition Antique unused condition consistent with age, handling, and storage. Condition features may include: Unused postcard Light corner and edge wear Minor surface wear Age toning Minor handling marks Embossed texture remains visible Possible light discoloration associated with age Please carefully review all photographs and use eBay’s  magnifier/zoom feature  to closely inspect the postcard for condition details, including edge wear, corner wear, creases, bends, surface issues, writing, stains, toning, embossing wear, and any other imperfections. The photographs are an important part of the description and accurately represent the postcard being offered. Specifications Type: Holiday Greeting Postcard Theme: New Year Series: 203 C Artist: S.L.C. (dated 1911 on front) Era: Golden Age (1907–1915) Postally Used: No Back Type: Divided Back Printing Method: Color Lithograph with Embossing Subject: Children, Clock, Mistletoe Wreath, Midnight, New Year Greeting A delightful Golden Age New Year postcard featuring festive children, a midnight clock, and traditional holiday symbolism—an excellent addition to any holiday, children, or antique postcard collection. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.