Vintage 1909 German Birthday Postcard Child Chasing Dog Embossed Art
$ 5.28
Description
Vintage 1909 German Birthday Postcard Child Chasing Dog Embossed Art. The child holds a net or scoop, adding a whimsical touch to the chase. The artwork is beautifully embossed, giving the image a tactile depth and a classic, rustic feel, highlighted by a subtle pink border. 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 vintage postcard from 1909 features a delightful scene of a child, possibly a boy, in traditional attire joyfully running and chasing a playful dog. The child holds a net or scoop, adding a whimsical touch to the chase. The front of the card is adorned with the German phrase "VIEL GLÜCK ZUM GEBURTSTAG," wishing "Good Luck for your Birthday" or "Many Happy Returns." The artwork is beautifully embossed, giving the image a tactile depth and a classic, rustic feel, highlighted by a subtle pink border. The postcard's reverse reveals a divided back, a common feature for cards from this era, and is clearly marked "PRINTED IN GERMANY," indicating its origin. A handwritten message dated November 8th, 1909, addresses the card to "Miss Albertha Steffen" in St. Clair, Michigan, providing a direct link to its historical journey through the postal system. This collectible piece captures a moment of innocent childhood joy and serves as a wonderful example of early 20th-century German postcard artistry, making it a unique addition for collectors of vintage ephemera, German culture, or animal-themed postcards.
