New Year Holly Embossed Postcard - Davidson Bros. State College PA 1900s

$ 5.02

Country: United States City: State College Continent: North America Postage Condition: Posted Theme: Greetings Region: Pennsylvania Country of Origin: United States Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Subject: Winter Scene

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New Year Holly Embossed Postcard - Davidson Bros. State College PA 1900s. 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 New Year postcard features a festive design with vibrant green holly and bright red berries, beautifully embossed for a tactile dimension. The central image, set within an oval frame, depicts a serene winter wonderland scene with a rustic cabin nestled among snow-covered trees and a horse-drawn sleigh, evoking a sense of nostalgic warmth. The card wishes "BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR" in an elegant, stylized font, making it a perfect collectible for holiday ephemera enthusiasts. Published by Davidson Bros. of London and New York, and printed in Germany, this postcard showcases the superior printing techniques of the era. The reverse features a clear postmark from State College, Pennsylvania, dated December 22, and bears a one-cent U.S. postage stamp. It was addressed to Newfoundland, Pennsylvania, and includes a handwritten message, offering a tangible connection to early 20th-century correspondence and social history. A distinctive Pennsylvania State College seal is also visible, adding a unique historical detail for collectors of college memorabilia.