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1908 Easter Chicks Hatching Egg Embossed Postcard Charles E. Hatten Conn.. 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 ephemera with this delightful Easter postcard, exquisitely depicting two newly hatched chicks emerging from a vibrant green egg. The artwork features one fluffy yellow chick alongside a darker companion, nestled amidst delicate pink blossoms and flowing ribbons, all rendered with beautiful embossing that adds tactile depth and dimension. The faint inscription "A Joyous Easter" graces the top right, while the signature of artist Charles E. Hatten is subtly visible at the bottom left, adding a touch of artistic provenance to this festive scene. Printed in Germany by the International Art Publishing Co., as indicated by the Series No. 608 and publisher's mark, this postcard showcases the fine printing techniques of the era. The card was postmarked in April 1908 from Waterford, Connecticut, and bears a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, providing a tangible link to its historical journey. This collectible postcard captures the essence of a bygone Easter celebration, making it a wonderful addition for collectors of holiday memorabilia, animal themes, or early 1900s postcards.