1910 Philadelphia PA Christmas Postcard Church Winter Scene Holly Embossed
$ 5.02
Description
1910 Philadelphia PA Christmas Postcard Church Winter Scene Holly Embossed. The front features a serene winter landscape, beautifully depicting a red-brick church with a tall steeple, nestled among snow-covered evergreen trees and a quaint green house. 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 Christmas postcard from 1910. The front features a serene winter landscape, beautifully depicting a red-brick church with a tall steeple, nestled among snow-covered evergreen trees and a quaint green house. This central vignette is elegantly framed by an ornate, gold-toned border adorned with vibrant holly leaves and red berries, evoking a classic festive spirit. The greeting "A Joyous Christmas" is prominently displayed in a graceful, possibly embossed, script, adding a tactile dimension to the visual appeal. This early 20th-century postcard captures a timeless holiday scene, printed with rich colors characteristic of the era's lithography. Its historical significance is enhanced by a clear Philadelphia, PA postmark dated December 24, 1910, indicating it was sent from the North Philadelphia Station. The handwritten message details a common postal issue of the time, noting a delay due to short postage, offering a personal glimpse into the past. Addressed to Morton, Delaware County, PA, this card is a wonderful example of vintage Christmas greetings and an ideal collectible for enthusiasts of historical ephemera, Pennsylvania history, or holiday memorabilia.
