1912 Christmas Greetings Postcard Birds Holly Winter Scene Embossed Posted
$ 5.28
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1912 Christmas Greetings Postcard Birds Holly Winter Scene Embossed Posted. 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 1912 Christmas postcard captures a classic holiday scene, perfect for collectors of vintage ephemera. The card features a charming arrangement of colorful birds, likely robins or finches, perched among vibrant holly branches adorned with bright red berries. The details are brought to life through elegant embossing, adding a tactile dimension to the festive imagery. A central oval vignette, framed with delicate icicles, beautifully depicts a serene winter landscape complete with snow-covered trees and a tranquil frozen body of water, all under the gentle glow of a radiating sun. The reverse side reveals a clear "KNOXVILLE, TENN" postmark dated December 23, 1912, complete with a one-cent George Washington U.S. postage stamp. The card bears a handwritten message conveying warm holiday wishes and is addressed to Miss Rebecca Hanahan in Winnsboro, S.C. This postcard is a wonderful example of early 20th-century holiday greetings, showcasing the artistry and sentimentality of the era. It's a delightful piece for anyone interested in Christmas collectibles, bird imagery, or historical postal artifacts.
