Christmas Postcard 1906 Angel Decorating Tree Candles Embossed Germany

Description

View Christmas Postcard 1906 Angel Decorating Tree Candles Embossed Germany with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. German printers led the way in quality, using advanced lithographic techniques and heavy embossing that made their cards stand out. Embossed German lithograph, richly colored. Antique embossed Christmas postcard postmarked 1906 , featuring a beautiful angel in a blue robe with wings, holding a candle and decorating a Christmas tree. The tree is adorned with glowing candles and bright red ornaments. The background is richly colored with a radiant golden halo, and the greeting “A Merry Christmas” appears in embossed gold at the bottom. The card was printed in Germany, known for producing some of the finest quality postcards of the early 20th century, with richly detailed embossing and vibrant lithography. The back is a divided format with multilingual “Carte Postale” text, sent from Pottstown, Pennsylvania, to Boyertown, Pennsylvania. It bears a green one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp and is addressed to Miss Ida Graber. Details: Postmarked 1906, Pottstown, Pennsylvania Addressed to Boyertown, Pennsylvania Green 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp Front caption: A Merry Christmas Embossed German lithograph, richly colored Back: Divided, multilingual postcard text (Universal Postal Union) Condition: Light wear consistent with age, minor toning, excellent color and embossing. Historical Context: At the turn of the 20th century, Christmas postcards were extremely popular in the United States and Europe. German printers led the way in quality, using advanced lithographic techniques and heavy embossing that made their cards stand out. Angel and candle motifs were especially beloved, symbolizing light, hope, and blessings during the holiday season. This 1906 card represents an early and desirable example of these collectible Christmas keepsakes. A wonderful addition for collectors of antique angel postcards, German lithographs, or Christmas ephemera. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Country of Origin

United States

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Number of Items in Set

1

Artist

Unknown

Occasion

Christmas

Signed

No

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Material

Paper

Year Manufactured

1906

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Brand/Publisher

Unbranded

Subject

Children

Personalize

No

Type

Printed (Lithograph)

Era

Divided Back (1907-1915)

Theme

Fantasy, Greetings, Holiday, Religious, Angel

Features

Divided Back, Embossed, Stamp, Stamped

Time Period Manufactured

1900-1919

Postage Condition

Posted