Raphael Tuck "From Heart to Heart" Violets Basket Postcard 1909 Nashville
$ 5.02
Description
Raphael Tuck "From Heart to Heart" Violets Basket Postcard 1909 Nashville. 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 from the esteemed Raphael Tuck & Sons features a beautiful illustration of a rustic basket overflowing with delicate purple and lavender violets. The front bears the sentimental message "From Heart to Heart" in elegant script, making it a perfect token of affection from the Golden Age of postcards. The vibrant yet soft colors are characteristic of the chromolithographic printing technique, often enhanced by subtle embossing, which adds a tactile dimension to the floral design. Part of Raphael Tuck's collectible "Floral Missives" Series No. 11, this piece was printed in Saxony, Germany, a renowned hub for high-quality postcard production at the turn of the 20th century. The reverse side reveals its historical journey, bearing a clear Nashville, Tennessee postmark dated February 20, 1909, along with a one-cent U.S. postage stamp. The handwritten message adds a personal touch, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century correspondence and social customs. This postcard is a wonderful example of vintage floral art and a testament to Raphael Tuck's enduring legacy in the world of antique ephemera.
