1908 Happy New Year Violets Postcard Embossed German Printed
$ 5.02
Description
1908 Happy New Year Violets Postcard Embossed German Printed. Celebrate the turn of the century with this charming 1908 "A Happy New Year!". 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. Celebrate the turn of the century with this charming 1908 "A Happy New Year!" postcard, a beautiful example of early 20th-century greeting card artistry. The front features a prominent "1908" in a rich gold tone set against a deep green oval, elegantly framed by intricate art nouveau inspired flourishes. Lush clusters of purple and violet flowers, likely violets, adorn the design, adding a touch of natural beauty and symbolic meaning often associated with new beginnings. This postcard is a testament to the quality of German printing from the era, known for its vibrant chromolithography and meticulous embossing that gives the flowers and decorative elements a delightful tactile dimension. The reverse side reveals its journey through time, bearing a 1908 postmark and a one-cent Benjamin Franklin US stamp. The handwritten message from a daughter to her father adds a personal, historical touch, offering a glimpse into family connections of over a century ago. This piece is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of vintage New Year's greetings, floral designs, or early 20th-century ephemera.
