1909 "My Heart's Gift" Valentine Postcard - Girls, Strawberries, Embossed
$ 5.02
Description
1909 "My Heart's Gift" Valentine Postcard - Girls, Strawberries, Embossed. The front features a charming illustration of two young girls, one leaning from a window, reaching out to the other who holds a small bouquet of flowers. 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 antique postcard from 1909 captures a tender moment, perfect for conveying sentiments of love and friendship. The front features a charming illustration of two young girls, one leaning from a window, reaching out to the other who holds a small bouquet of flowers. Above them, vibrant red strawberries and lush green foliage create a beautiful, natural frame, while a heart-shaped design proclaims "My Heart's Gift." The card is beautifully embossed, adding depth and texture to the colorful chromolithograph, and is framed by an elegant silver border, highlighting its artistic quality. The reverse side reveals a clear postmark from Scranton, Pennsylvania, dated February 12, 1909, just in time for Valentine's Day, and bears a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp. The postcard was addressed to Miss Jessie Cook in Cortez, Prince, Lackawanna County, and includes a handwritten note of "Feb 14-09," marking its receipt on Valentine's Day. This piece is a wonderful example of early 20th-century sentimental art, likely printed in Germany, reflecting the popular themes and printing techniques of the Edwardian era. It's a delightful collectible for enthusiasts of vintage Valentine's, children's imagery, or historical ephemera.
