Antique Easter Postcard Rabbit Bunny Welcome Easter Morning 1909

USD 6.00

Condition: Used

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View Antique Easter Postcard Rabbit Bunny Welcome Easter Morning 1909 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The design showcases a classic early 1900s Easter motif—the Easter rabbit, symbolizing fertility, renewal, and the arrival of spring. Classic Easter bunny imagery. Early 1909 dated example from the Golden Age. Beautiful antique Easter postcard featuring a black-and-white rabbit standing upright in a pastoral spring setting, framed within a rich gold-toned panel. The greeting “Welcome Easter Morning” appears below in elegant period lettering, adding to the card’s warm holiday sentiment. The design showcases a classic early 1900s Easter motif— the Easter rabbit , symbolizing fertility, renewal, and the arrival of spring. The naturalistic depiction of the bunny paired with the decorative gold background reflects the transition from highly ornate Victorian styles to the more refined, artistic compositions of the  Golden Age of Postcards . The card features a  textured, embossed surface with vertical ribbing , giving it a tactile quality similar to early “silk” or heavily grained stock finishes popular in this era. The gold background enhances the visual depth and display appeal. Postcard Details: Era:  Golden Age of Postcards (circa 1907–1915) Postmark Date:  April 10, 1909 Origin:  United States (domestic use with U.S. stamp) Stamp:  Green 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp present Postmark:  Clear cancellation (Pennsylvania origin) Back Type:  Divided back (post-1907 format) Printing Method:  Embossed chromolithograph with textured stock Publisher:  Marked “B.” (likely part of a series, common for period publishers) Series/Design:  Decorative initial “B” with ornamental elements on reverse Used/Unused:  Used with handwritten message Historical & Collector Context: Easter postcards surged in popularity during the  Golden Age (1907–1915) , when advances in printing allowed for richly colored, embossed, and textured designs. Rabbits became one of the most enduring symbols of Easter, making bunny-themed postcards especially desirable among collectors. This example stands out for its  elegant simplicity and strong central composition , with the rabbit framed almost like a portrait. The gold background and textured finish reflect high-quality production techniques, while the  1909 postmark places it firmly within the peak postcard mailing era . Cards combining  animal subjects + holiday theme + early usage  are particularly collectible, appealing to multiple collecting categories including Easter, animal, and early 20th century ephemera. Why Collectors Love It: Classic  Easter bunny imagery Early  1909 dated example from the Golden Age Attractive  gold background and embossed texture Clear  postmark and stamp for postal history interest Strong display piece with timeless subject matter Condition: Antique condition consistent with age. Noticeable toning and age-related discoloration throughout Scattered foxing spots on both front and back Edge and corner wear Writing on reverse and postal markings present Surface wear consistent with handling and age Despite age-related wear, the card retains strong visual appeal and remains a desirable collectible example. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.