1921 Birth Announcement Postcard Baby Stork Knoxville IL Easton PA
$ 5.02
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1921 Birth Announcement Postcard Baby Stork Knoxville IL Easton PA. Printed text reads, "A Stranger's in town! This card served as a personal and decorative way to share joyous news during the era. 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 social history with this delightful birth announcement postcard from 1921. The front features an endearing illustration of a baby nestled among large yellow flowers, accompanied by a whimsical stork in a top hat carrying a briefcase. Printed text reads, "A Stranger's in town! So come on down To see it smile And (sometimes) frown," while handwritten details proudly announce the arrival of "A Boy" named "Chas John" on "July 12, 1921," weighing "9 lbs." This card served as a personal and decorative way to share joyous news during the era. The reverse side reveals the postcard's journey, bearing a clear "Knoxville, Ill. Jul 13 1921" postmark. It was addressed to "Mr and Mrs Clair Shanaker" at "1317 Ferry St." in "Easton, Pa," linking this collectible to specific locations and individuals. This unique piece offers a tangible glimpse into communication and celebration practices of the 1920s, making it a wonderful addition for collectors of ephemera, birth memorabilia, or historical postcards.
