1912 John Winsch Poinsettia New Year Winter Village Embossed Postcard

$ 5.02

Region: Pennsylvania Continent: North America Postage Condition: Posted Subject: New Year, Poinsettia, Winter Scene Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Theme: Greetings, Holiday, Floral, Winter Country of Origin: Germany City: Philadelphia Country: United States

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1912 John Winsch Poinsettia New Year Winter Village Embossed Postcard. 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 early 20th-century holiday ephemera with this exquisite John Winsch postcard, copyrighted in 1912. The front features a vibrant cluster of embossed red poinsettia flowers, symbolizing celebration and goodwill, beautifully contrasted with a serene framed winter village scene. This idyllic vignette depicts snow-covered cottages, horse-drawn sleighs, and figures enjoying the snowy landscape, evoking a sense of nostalgic winter charm. This collectible postcard is a testament to the intricate artistry of its era, showcasing fine printing and a distinctive embossed texture that adds depth and tactile appeal to the poinsettia blooms. Sent in the early 1910s, it carries a handwritten New Year's greeting and was addressed to Newfoundland, Pennsylvania. The "Printed in Germany" inscription on the reverse speaks to the global craftsmanship prevalent in postcard production during this period, making it a wonderful addition for collectors of holiday-themed, John Winsch, or early 20th-century postcards.