Vintage Christmas Postcard Holly Berries Portland OR Postmark 1908-1910s

Description

View Vintage Christmas Postcard Holly Berries Portland OR Postmark 1908-1910s with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This collectible piece embodies historical charm and artistic quality. A decorative banner across the top right corner features the heartfelt greeting, "May your Christmas be a happy one," rendered in an elegant, period-appropriate script. 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. This charming vintage postcard captures the festive spirit of the holiday season with a vibrant illustration of holly branches adorned with bright red berries and lush green leaves, some touched with a hint of snow or frost. The rich red background beautifully enhances the traditional Christmas motif, making it a classic representation of holiday cheer. A decorative banner across the top right corner features the heartfelt greeting, "May your Christmas be a happy one," rendered in an elegant, period-appropriate script. Published by E.P. Dutton & Co., New York, and printed in Bavaria by the renowned Ernest Nister, London, this postcard showcases the exquisite printing techniques of the early 20th century, likely chromolithography, known for its vivid colors and detailed artistry. The reverse side reveals a clear "POST CARD" designation and a divided back characteristic of postcards from that era. It bears a legible Portland, Oregon postmark from December 19, dating it to the early 1900s, likely between 1908 and the early 1910s, indicated by the 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp (Washington-Franklin issue). The card was addressed to Mrs. John Wingard in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century correspondence and social connections. This collectible piece embodies historical charm and artistic quality. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Topographical Postcards.

Region

Oregon

City

Portland

Subject

Christmas

Country of Origin

Germany

Country

United States

Theme

Holiday

Postage Condition

Posted

Era

Undivided Back

Continent

North America