1910 Embossed Birthday Greetings Postcard - Allentown PA Postmark
$ 5.02
Description
1910 Embossed Birthday Greetings Postcard - Allentown PA Postmark. Its artistic design and historical context make it a unique collectible. 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 charming antique postcard from 1910 features a delightful embossed design of a basket overflowing with pastel purple and pink flowers, accented by delicate blue ribbons and bows. The intricate embossing gives the floral arrangement a beautiful three-dimensional quality, making it a tactile and visually appealing piece of early 20th-century art. The card conveys "Birthday greetings" handwritten on the front, adding a personal touch. The reverse side of this period postcard reveals it was postmarked in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on July 30, 1910, and bears a one-cent Benjamin Franklin US postage stamp. It was addressed to Miss Minnie Beiber in Macungie, Pennsylvania, and includes a handwritten message extending "many many happy returns of your birthday" from Louise. This piece captures a sweet moment of communication from over a century ago, representing a tangible link to a bygone era of correspondence and celebration. Its artistic design and historical context make it a unique collectible.
