Raphael Tuck Easter Postcard 1909 Embossed Cross Religious Verse
$ 4.75
Description
Raphael Tuck Easter Postcard 1909 Embossed Cross Religious Verse. With edge tears. The front features a deeply embossed design, showcasing a radiant cross with rays of light, surrounded by ornate, stained-glass-like borders in shades of green and purple. With edge tears. Discover a beautiful piece of early 20th-century ephemera with this exquisite Raphael Tuck & Sons Easter postcard. The front features a deeply embossed design, showcasing a radiant cross with rays of light, surrounded by ornate, stained-glass-like borders in shades of green and purple. The central message, "A Joyous Easter," is accompanied by a poignant religious verse, "Christ is risen, we are risen; Shed upon us heavenly grace, Rain, and dew, and gleams of glory From the brightness of Thy face," rendered in elegant, decorative script with an embellished initial 'C'. This card exemplifies the detailed artistry and sentimentality of the era, making it a cherished collectible. Printed in Saxony by the renowned Raphael Tuck & Sons, "Art Publishers to Their Majesties The King & Queen," this postcard is part of their 'Easter Post Cards' Series No. 70R. The back of the card features a U.S. One Cent stamp with a clear postmark from March 29, 1909, addressed to Miss Anna Patterson in Meadville, Pennsylvania. The divided back format is characteristic of postcards from this period, allowing for both message and address. This vintage Easter greeting captures a moment in time, offering a glimpse into historical communication and artistic expression.
