1912 Good Luck Shamrock Ivy Embossed Postcard Bayonne NJ to Milford
$ 5.02
Description
1912 Good Luck Shamrock Ivy Embossed Postcard Bayonne NJ to Milford. The rich chromolithography and intricate embossing showcase the fine printing techniques characteristic of its era, creating a visually appealing and tactile piece of history. 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 early 20th-century postcard radiates charm and good fortune, featuring a vibrant design centered around a large, decorative green initial 'I' adorned with lush ivy, mistletoe-like berries, and a prominent four-leaf clover or shamrock. The phrase "Good Luck" is elegantly inscribed vertically on the initial, all set within an ornate, embossed frame with a delicate, textured pattern, suggesting a touch of Irish heritage or a general message of prosperity. The rich chromolithography and intricate embossing showcase the fine printing techniques characteristic of its era, creating a visually appealing and tactile piece of history. The reverse of this collectible postcard reveals its journey through time, bearing a clear Bayonne, New Jersey postmark dated June 3, 1912, and a one-cent George Washington stamp. A handwritten message from "Anna" to "Miss Myrtle Osbourn" in Milford, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, adds a personal touch, offering a glimpse into early American communication and connections. Expertly printed in Germany, this postcard is a delightful example of the quality and artistry of antique postcards, perfect for collectors of turn-of-the-century ephemera, New Jersey postal history, or those enchanted by vintage good luck symbols.
