Vintage Christmas Greetings Postcard Madonna Child Cherubs Gibson Art Co

$ 5.02

Region: Ohio Continent: North America Subject: Religious Theme: Christmas Country of Origin: USA Postage Condition: Posted City: Cincinnati Country: USA Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)

Description

Vintage Christmas Greetings Postcard Madonna Child Cherubs Gibson Art Co. 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 exquisite vintage Christmas postcard features a beautiful depiction of the Madonna and Child, accompanied by two cherubs, rendered in a classical religious art style. The central image is framed by an elaborate, colorful border adorned with intertwining foliage and stylized initial letters, characteristic of the Art Nouveau era. The warm, inviting color palette and detailed artistry evoke a sense of tradition and spiritual reflection, making this a cherished piece for collectors of religious-themed ephemera. The reverse side confirms its origin from The Gibson Art Company of Cincinnati, U.S.A., a prominent publisher known for their quality greeting cards and postcards. The divided back design places this card in the early 20th century, a golden age for postcards. It bears a handwritten address to Skaneateles, N.Y., offering a tangible connection to early American postal history and the festive greetings exchanged during the holiday season.