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Ellen Clapsaddle Thanksgiving Postcard 1908 Embossed Autumn Leaves Germany. 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 exquisite vintage postcard, a cherished work by the renowned artist Ellen H. Clapsaddle, conveys warm holiday wishes with its "Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving" message. The design features a beautiful arrangement of vibrant autumn leaves, primarily in rich reds, oranges, and yellows, set against a muted olive-brown background. The intricate details of the leaves and the central note card are enhanced by a subtle embossing technique, adding a tactile dimension and depth to the artwork, characteristic of early 20th-century postcard production. Printed in Germany, known for its high-quality chromolithography during this era, the postcard showcases the superior color saturation and artistic precision of the period. The charming seasonal theme, combined with Clapsaddle's distinctive artistic style, makes this a wonderful piece for collectors of holiday memorabilia, vintage postcards, or works by celebrated illustrators. It offers a nostalgic glimpse into holiday greetings from over a century ago.