1911 Birthday Greetings Postcard Embossed Roses Bird Washingtonville PA
$ 5.02
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1911 Birthday Greetings Postcard Embossed Roses Bird Washingtonville PA. The front features a graceful bird, possibly a swallow, captured mid-flight, rendered in a rich golden-brown hue. 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, postmarked November 11, 1911, extends "BIRTHDAY GREETINGS" with a beautiful, deeply embossed design. The front features a graceful bird, possibly a swallow, captured mid-flight, rendered in a rich golden-brown hue. Below, a rustic basket overflows with vibrant pink roses and lush green foliage, all brought to life through intricate embossing that adds a tactile dimension to the artwork. The detailed relief work highlights the petals, leaves, and the texture of the basket, creating a visually captivating scene. The reverse side reveals a piece of postal history, sent from Washingtonville, PA, to Miss Daisy Smale in Junkletown, PA. The postcard bears a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp from the Washington-Franklin issue, characteristic of the era. A handwritten message from "sister Esther" conveys warm birthday wishes, adding a personal and nostalgic touch to this collectible piece. This postcard is a wonderful example of early 20th-century greeting card artistry, combining delicate imagery with a sentimental message.
