1913 Pocono Lake PA Birthday Postcard - Embossed Pansies & Poem, Posted
$ 5.02
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1913 Pocono Lake PA Birthday Postcard - Embossed Pansies & Poem, 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 charming vintage postcard from 1913 features a beautifully embossed design of vibrant pansies in shades of purple, blue, and orange, gracing a light background with decorative gold-toned corner accents. The front conveys a heartfelt birthday greeting with the poem, "Love's glowing light Upon your Birthday shine And every passing cloud With silver line," rendered in an elegant, stylized font with ornate initial letters. The intricate embossing adds a tactile dimension, highlighting the delicate floral details and the artistic craftsmanship typical of early 20th-century greeting cards. The reverse side reveals a glimpse into the past, bearing a clear "Pocono Lake, PA" postmark dated November 11, 1913, alongside a 1-cent George Washington U.S. Postage stamp. A handwritten message from "Ruth Altemose" to "Master Clarence Transue" of Pocono Lake, Monroe Co, Pennsylvania, further enhances its historical appeal, offering a personal connection to its original recipients. This postcard is a wonderful example of a collectible early 20th-century birthday greeting, perfect for enthusiasts of antique ephemera, floral art, or Pennsylvania history.
