1912 Embossed New Year Greetings Postcard - Winter Home Scene, Holly

Description

View 1912 Embossed New Year Greetings Postcard - Winter Home Scene, Holly with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a charming piece of early 20th-century holiday ephemera with this beautifully embossed New Year Greetings postcard from 1912. The front features a serene winter landscape, showcasing a snow-covered home nestled among bare trees, with a solitary figure in the foreground. This picturesque scene is framed by an ornate scroll-like border, complemented by vibrant holly and red berries, adding a festive touch. The postcard's design includes the elegant inscription "NEW YEAR GREETINGS" on a decorative banner, highlighting its purpose. The tactile embossing adds depth and texture to the artwork, characteristic of postcards from this era. The reverse side bears a clear "ALTUNA DEC 29 1912" postmark, a one-cent George Washington stamp, and a handwritten message wishing "A Happy New Year" from "Cousins Otto, Kate & Helen" to "Mr & Mrs Fred Schlather" in Newark, N.J. This collectible item captures a moment in time, offering a glimpse into holiday traditions and personal connections from over a century ago. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Topographical Postcards.

Region

New Jersey

City

Newark

Subject

Winter Scene

Country of Origin

United States

Country

United States

Theme

Greetings

Postage Condition

Posted

Era

1900-1919

Continent

North America