1911 Thanksgiving Greetings Postcard Child Dog Turkey Gibson Art Co.
$ 5.02
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1911 Thanksgiving Greetings Postcard Child Dog Turkey Gibson Art Co.. The front features a young child in a vibrant red dress and yellow boots, holding a leash attached to a small dog, both observing a majestic turkey. 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 vintage postcard from 1911 captures the spirit of Thanksgiving with a delightful illustration. The front features a young child in a vibrant red dress and yellow boots, holding a leash attached to a small dog, both observing a majestic turkey. The artwork, characterized by its warm color palette and intricate details, evokes a nostalgic sense of holiday joy and rural life from over a century ago. The classic "Thanksgiving Greetings" inscription adds to its festive appeal, making it a wonderful piece of early 20th-century holiday ephemera. Published by the renowned Gibson Art Company of Cincinnati, as indicated by the 1911 copyright, this postcard showcases their quality printing and artistic design. The reverse side bears a clear November 30, 1911, postmark from Coatesville, Pennsylvania, alongside a one-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring George Washington. Addressed to Miss Margaret Jones in Coatesville, PA, this card offers a genuine glimpse into historical holiday communication and the aesthetic sensibilities of its era. It's a collectible piece for enthusiasts of vintage holiday art, historical postcards, and the work of the Gibson Art Company.
