Vintage Embossed German New Year Postcard - Winter Scene w/ Holly & Bells
$ 5.02
Description
Vintage Embossed German New Year Postcard - Winter Scene w/ Holly & Bells. The front features a serene winter landscape, blanketed in snow, with a cozy house nestled among bare trees. 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 this charming vintage embossed New Year postcard, a festive greeting from the early 20th century. The front features a serene winter landscape, blanketed in snow, with a cozy house nestled among bare trees. Two figures stroll along a winding path, evoking a sense of peaceful tranquility. The scene is beautifully framed by vibrant, deep green holly leaves adorned with bright red berries, and prominently features two large, richly embossed golden bells at the top, symbolizing celebration and good tidings. A smaller framed section displays additional golden bells and the cheerful message "A HAPPY NEW YEAR" in elegant red script, all accented with shimmering gold details. This postcard is a wonderful example of chromolithography combined with intricate embossing techniques, a hallmark of quality German printing from its era. The reverse side is a divided back, typical of postcards produced after 1907, and clearly marked "PRINTED IN GERMANY" with a series number (Serie 1480 6). Although unposted, it bears a handwritten inscription, adding a touch of personal history. This collectible piece captures the nostalgic beauty of holiday greetings from a bygone era, perfect for enthusiasts of vintage ephemera, holiday art, or German postcard history.
