Antique Embossed Birthday Greetings Postcard Flowers Basket Ribbons Hettie
$ 5.02
Description
Antique Embossed Birthday Greetings Postcard Flowers Basket Ribbons Hettie. 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 antique postcard features an exquisitely embossed design, depicting a delicate basket overflowing with vibrant flowers, accented by flowing green ribbons and trailing greenery. The central image is beautifully framed by elegant decorative flourishes in each corner. Boldly emblazoned across the front are the words "Birthday Greetings" in a graceful, flowing script, conveying a warm and personal sentiment. The intricate embossing adds a tactile dimension, enhancing the visual appeal and suggesting a high quality of production typical of early 20th-century greeting cards. The reverse side of this collectible piece is a classic divided back, printed with "POST CARD" in an ornate script, alongside designated sections for correspondence and address. It bears a handwritten message from "Hettie" to "Dear Jessie," conveying heartfelt birthday wishes and mentioning a "birthday dinner." The postcard is marked "MADE IN U.S.A." and includes a series number "443 D", indicating its origin and place within a larger collection. This delightful card offers a glimpse into historical social customs and the art of sending personal greetings from a bygone era, making it a wonderful addition for collectors of early American postcards and ephemera.
