1909 Christmas Greetings Postcard - Winter Village Scene, Holly, Embossed
$ 5.02
Description
1909 Christmas Greetings Postcard - Winter Village Scene, Holly, Embossed. The background is adorned with elegant vertical striped patterns in soft pink and green hues, enhancing its visual appeal. The "CHRISTMAS GREETINGS.". 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 exquisite vintage postcard, postmarked December 22, 1909, features a charming winter village scene, evoking the serene beauty of the holiday season. The central oval vignette showcases snow-covered houses, a quaint church steeple, and bare trees under a winter sky, all bordered by a festive arrangement of embossed holly leaves and vibrant red berries. The background is adorned with elegant vertical striped patterns in soft pink and green hues, enhancing its visual appeal. The "CHRISTMAS GREETINGS." message at the bottom completes this classic holiday design. Printed in Germany by the International Art Publishing Co. of New York Berlin, this postcard is a testament to the detailed chromolithography and embossing techniques of the early 20th century. The intricate raised details of the holly and the decorative frame add a tactile dimension, making it a wonderful piece for collectors of Edwardian era ephemera, Christmas collectibles, or those interested in early 1900s holiday artistry. The 1-cent U.S. postage stamp and clear Norwich, Connecticut postmark further anchor its historical context.
