1912 Sweet Pea Flowers Woman Art Nouveau Postcard Scranton PA to Cortez

$ 5.02

Country of Origin: United States Theme: Art Nouveau Continent: North America Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Region: Pennsylvania Country: USA Subject: Woman with Flowers Postage Condition: Posted City: Scranton

Description

1912 Sweet Pea Flowers Woman Art Nouveau Postcard Scranton PA to Cortez. The reverse side bears a one-cent George Washington stamp and handwritten correspondence, providing a tangible connection to the individuals and communication styles of over a century ago. The front features an elegant Art Nouveau illustration of a young woman, her hair styled in soft curls, adorned with a headband. 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 artistry with this beautiful postcard from 1912. The front features an elegant Art Nouveau illustration of a young woman, her hair styled in soft curls, adorned with a headband. She gracefully holds a vibrant bouquet of sweet pea flowers, rendered in lovely pastel shades of pink and purple, creating a delicate and romantic aesthetic. The artwork is copyrighted by F. Schlesinger, a known publisher of the era, adding to its historical and collectible appeal. This postcard offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, having been postmarked on July 15, 1912, from Scranton, Pennsylvania, and arriving in Cortez, Pennsylvania, on July 16, 1912. The reverse side bears a one-cent George Washington stamp and handwritten correspondence, providing a tangible connection to the individuals and communication styles of over a century ago. Published by Schlesinger Bros. of New York, this postcard embodies the artistic and social trends of the early 1900s, making it a wonderful addition for collectors of vintage ephemera, Art Nouveau art, or historical Pennsylvania memorabilia.