1908 Embossed Floral Basket "Best Wishes" Postcard, Printed in Germany
$ 5.02
Description
1908 Embossed Floral Basket "Best Wishes" Postcard, Printed in Germany. These flowers are artfully arranged within a light blue, basket-weave container. A graceful banner across the bouquet proclaims "Best Wishes," making this an ideal greeting for any occasion. 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 beautifully embossed postcard from 1908. The front features a vibrant and detailed chromolithograph of a bountiful floral arrangement, showcasing rich red roses, delicate pink and yellow roses, and a generous scattering of colorful pansies and smaller purple blossoms. These flowers are artfully arranged within a light blue, basket-weave container. A graceful banner across the bouquet proclaims "Best Wishes," making this an ideal greeting for any occasion. This postcard exemplifies the intricate printing techniques of its era, with pronounced embossing that adds a tactile dimension to the flowers and basket, enhancing their lifelike appearance. The reverse side reveals a clear October 17, 1908 postmark, bearing a 1-cent George Washington stamp, and a handwritten message from James Buckingham of Sabaton, PA, addressed to Mrs. C. W. Stephens in Pen Argyl, PA. The card's origin is noted as "PRINTED IN GERMANY," highlighting the quality and international production common for postcards of this period. This collectible item captures a moment in time, reflecting both artistic trends and social communication from over a century ago.
