1908 Raphael Tuck Thanksgiving Turkey Postcard, Louisville KY Postmark
$ 5.02
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1908 Raphael Tuck Thanksgiving Turkey Postcard, Louisville KY Postmark. This beautifully illustrated piece features a magnificent turkey prominently displayed, its detailed feathers and striking red head captured with vibrant artistry. 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. Step back in time with this charming Raphael Tuck & Sons Thanksgiving Day postcard from 1908. This beautifully illustrated piece features a magnificent turkey prominently displayed, its detailed feathers and striking red head captured with vibrant artistry. In the background, a young figure is seen running across a picturesque landscape under a warm sunset sky, with a quaint church steeple in the distance, evoking a classic turn-of-the-century holiday scene. The card is a testament to the popular early 20th-century tradition of sending festive greetings. This collectible postcard, part of Tuck's Post Card series No. 122, showcases the renowned quality of Raphael Tuck & Sons, celebrated "Art Publishers to their Majesties The King & Queen." The design is enriched by its embossed texture, adding a tactile dimension to the visual appeal. Printed in Saxony, a hub for high-quality postcard production during that era, this piece represents a significant artifact of postal history and holiday Americana. It offers a glimpse into the past, perfect for collectors of vintage holiday memorabilia, avian themes, or historical postcards.
