1909 Christmas Postcard Embossed Holly Girl Indianapolis Postmark
$ 5.02
Description
1909 Christmas Postcard Embossed Holly Girl Indianapolis Postmark. The front features a beautifully embossed design, showcasing vibrant green holly branches adorned with bright red berries, symbolizing festive cheer. An inset portrait on the left displays a sweet young girl, elegantly dressed in period attire, adding a touch of nostalgic innocence to the seasonal greeting. 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 holiday history with this exquisite 1909 Christmas postcard. The front features a beautifully embossed design, showcasing vibrant green holly branches adorned with bright red berries, symbolizing festive cheer. An inset portrait on the left displays a sweet young girl, elegantly dressed in period attire, adding a touch of nostalgic innocence to the seasonal greeting. The text "Best Wishes FOR A Merry Christmas" is rendered in a decorative script, bordered by intricate silver detailing, all set against a soft, muted background with a distinctive art nouveau border. This early 20th-century collectible is a testament to the artistry of its era, printed with detailed lithography that brings out the subtle textures of the embossing. The reverse side reveals a clear Indianapolis, Indiana postmark dated December 22, 1909, along with a one-cent Benjamin Franklin U.S. postage stamp, confirming its historical journey. The postcard carries a handwritten message extending holiday greetings from "Virginia May Rayu" to "Miss Susie M. Combs" in East Chattanooga, Tennessee, offering a glimpse into personal connections of the past.
