Clapsaddle Easter Postcard Cherub in Egg Cart Pulled by Chicks Germany 1908
$ 11.38
Description
Clapsaddle Easter Postcard Cherub in Egg Cart Pulled by Chicks Germany 1908. This unique vehicle is pulled by two fluffy yellow chicks, creating a heartwarming and iconic depiction of spring and new beginnings. Discover a charming piece of early 20th-century ephemera with this delightful embossed Easter postcard. The front features a whimsical scene of a cherubic child, often associated with Cupid or Putto imagery, gleefully riding in an ornate Easter egg cart. This unique vehicle is pulled by two fluffy yellow chicks, creating a heartwarming and iconic depiction of spring and new beginnings. The vibrant imagery is complemented by the elegant script, "All Happiness for Easter," making it a perfect memento of the holiday. Printed in Germany by the International Ad Publ Co., New York, this postcard exemplifies the quality and artistic detail characteristic of the era. The embossed texture adds a tactile dimension, enhancing the visual appeal and depth of the design. Postmarked from St. Louis, Missouri, in 1908, and addressed to Excelsior Springs, Missouri, this piece offers a tangible connection to the past, capturing a moment in time and the sentiment of holiday greetings from over a century ago. It's a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of vintage postcards, Easter memorabilia, or early 20th-century graphic arts.
