A Merry Christmas Santa by Fireplace Filling Stockings Early 1900s Embossed

USD 20.00

Condition: Used

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View A Merry Christmas Santa by Fireplace Filling Stockings Early 1900s Embossed with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The embossing is deep and beautifully detailed, bringing out texture in Santa’s robe, the toys, and the flickering fire. This style was especially popular with collectors then and now. This richly colored  early 1900s embossed Christmas postcard  features a classic Victorian-era depiction of Santa Claus filling stockings beside a glowing fireplace. Santa, dressed in a long red fur-trimmed robe and tasseled cap, reaches into an overflowing toy bag containing dolls, fruit, and wooden toys—common gifts of the era. Above the mantel hangs a row of stockings, each stuffed with tiny dolls, while an ornate clock rests atop the mantle, adding to the warm, nostalgic Christmas Eve atmosphere. The card is titled simply  “A Merry Christmas”  in gold script, a hallmark of turn-of-the-century holiday greetings. The embossing is deep and beautifully detailed, bringing out texture in Santa’s robe, the toys, and the flickering fire. The postcard was mailed on  December 23, 1908 , from Oakes, North Dakota, and bears a clear postmark along with a  1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp , which was the standard domestic postcard rate at the time. It is addressed to  Master Herbert Phelps  in Minot, North Dakota, Rural Free Delivery Slocum Farm. The handwritten message references Santa visiting a snow house and encourages the young recipient to sled and skate—adding a charming slice of rural winter childhood life. Historical Context This postcard was produced during the  Golden Age of Postcards (1900–1915) , when German lithographers dominated the market with their high-quality embossing, vivid inks, and intricate designs. The back of the card is marked  “Boston, Mass & Germany,”  indicating it was printed in Germany for an American publisher—a very common practice before World War I disrupted production. Santa imagery from this era reflected European traditions: a long coat rather than a short jacket, warm winter boots, and a large sack of handmade toys, fruits, and dolls. This style was especially popular with collectors then and now. Details Theme:  Santa filling stockings beside fireplace Era:  Early 1900s (postmarked 1908) Publisher Marking:  Boston, Mass & Germany Postmark:  December 23, 1908, Oakes, North Dakota Stamp:  1¢ Benjamin Franklin Type:  Embossed lithograph postcard Message:  Sweet Christmas note to a young boy on a rural farm Condition:  Age-related wear, light creasing, minor edge handling; image colors remain rich and embossing deeply impressed. (See photos.) This is an exceptional example for collectors of  Santa postcards ,  German-printed Christmas cards ,  Victorian holiday art , and  Golden Age lithographs . Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.