Vintage Embossed Birthday Postcard Violets Petersburg PA Postmark 1910s
$ 5.02
Description
Vintage Embossed Birthday Postcard Violets Petersburg PA Postmark 1910s. The card is numbered "576" in the bottom left corner, indicating its place in a series. 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 features a beautiful embossed design of a vibrant bouquet of purple violets, adorned with delicate green leaves and a flowing teal ribbon. The front conveys warm wishes with the sentiment, "A Glad Birthday, May thy Birthday dawn bright and fair, and what thou most wishest, wish I for thee." The intricate embossing adds a tactile dimension, highlighting the floral arrangement and decorative elements, a hallmark of early 20th-century postcard artistry. The card is numbered "576" in the bottom left corner, indicating its place in a series. The reverse side reveals this postcard was mailed, bearing a clear "PETERSBURG, PA." postmark dated "MAY 13" (likely 1910s) and a one-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring George Washington. It was addressed to Miss Margaret Jones in Coatesville, PA, and sent by "Uncle Frank." The divided back format, with designated areas for correspondence and address, places this piece within a specific historical period of postcard production, making it a wonderful example of early 20th-century social communication and a collectible item for enthusiasts of floral, birthday, or Pennsylvania postal history.
