Easter Greetings Embossed German Postcard Girl in Egg Early 1900s No.389

USD 15.00

Condition: Used

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View Easter Greetings Embossed German Postcard Girl in Egg Early 1900s No.389 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. 389 printed on lower right. Caption reads:“Easter Greetings” in blue script. A red-haired girl inside a large cracked egg. The egg shell. Their Easter designs often featured Anthropomorphic eggs and chicks. This is an original  early 1900s embossed Easter postcard , beautifully  Made in Germany  and numbered  No. 389 . The card features a charming and highly collectible illustration of a young woman emerging from a large cracked egg — a classic turn-of-the-century Easter motif blending fantasy, spring symbolism, and lighthearted humor. Front Image Details Gorgeous  embossed  (raised) texture throughout the card, especially on: The egg shell Grass and flowers Background foliage Artwork depicts: A red-haired girl inside a large cracked egg Delicate wildflowers and spring greenery Deep green foliage background offering contrast to the pastel tones Caption reads:  “Easter Greetings”  in blue script Rich color palette typical of high-quality  German chromolithograph  printing Vertical panel design bordered with textured embossing Back Details Marked  “Made in Germany”  along the left edge Postcard number  No. 389  printed on lower right Undivided back / early divided-back transition style (circa 1905–1910) Light pencil price notation “15–” in corner Never mailed; no postage, writing, or cancellation marks Historical Context German postcard publishers dominated the world postcard market between  1898–1914 , producing the finest lithographic and embossed holiday cards of the era. Their Easter designs often featured: Anthropomorphic eggs and chicks Spring maidens and floral motifs Symbolism of rebirth and celebration This particular “girl in egg” design is part of a broader genre of Edwardian fantasy imagery that became extremely popular in Europe and America. Collectors especially seek out: Early embossed German Easter cards Anthropomorphic or whimsical Easter imagery Cards numbered or made by known German houses (like this one) Undivided-back or early divided-back holiday cards Condition Strong embossing still crisp and defined Light edge and corner wear normal for age Some age spotting/toning on reverse Front image clean with vibrant color No creases or major defects Why This Card Is Desirable Authentic early  German embossed postcard Highly collectible  Easter fantasy theme Beautifully preserved artwork Scarcer design featuring a full-figure maiden rather than typical chicks or children Perfect for collectors of: Easter postcards Embossed holiday cards German chromolithographs Edwardian-era illustration Anthropomorphic art Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.