Raphael Tuck Oilette Christmas Greetings Winter Scene Postcard 1913
$ 5.02
Description
Raphael Tuck Oilette Christmas Greetings Winter Scene Postcard 1913. This exquisite card, numbered 9537, features a beautifully rendered snow-covered church and village scene under a moonlit sky. 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. Discover a charming piece of early 20th-century holiday artistry with this Raphael Tuck & Sons "Oilette" postcard from the "Winter's Reign" series. This exquisite card, numbered 9537, features a beautifully rendered snow-covered church and village scene under a moonlit sky. The evocative artwork captures the warmth of community amidst a winter landscape, with figures making their way through the snow towards the illuminated church. The soft, painterly quality characteristic of Tuck's Oilette series gives the image the appearance of a miniature oil painting, a testament to the advanced printing techniques of its era. Published by the renowned Raphael Tuck & Sons and printed in Germany, this postcard showcases the intricate detail and artistic vision that made Tuck's a leading name in postcard production. The front of the card is adorned with the festive inscription "CHRISTMAS GREETINGS" and a poetic verse: "Sweet memory weaves its brightest chain When merry Yule rolls 'round again." This collectible item offers a nostalgic glimpse into holiday traditions and artistic styles of over a century ago.
