Vintage Embossed Thanksgiving Greetings Postcard Turkey Still Life Germany
$ 5.02
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Vintage Embossed Thanksgiving Greetings Postcard Turkey Still Life Germany. 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. Celebrate the spirit of gratitude with this charming vintage embossed postcard, a beautiful testament to early 20th-century holiday greetings. The front features a richly detailed still life, meticulously rendered with vibrant chromolithography. A plump, plucked turkey takes center stage, surrounded by a bountiful harvest of vegetables like crisp cabbage and fiery red peppers, alongside shiny apples and a fish resting on a platter. A traditional cooking pot and a bottle complete this festive tableau, evoking the warmth and abundance of a classic Thanksgiving feast. The intricate embossing adds a tactile dimension, enhancing the visual depth and artistry of the scene. This collectible piece, marked "Printed in Germany" and identified with the number "No 669," showcases the superior printing quality for which German publishers were renowned during the Golden Age of postcards. The reverse features a divided back, offering ample space for a personal message and the address, along with the classic "Place Stamp Here" box indicating a one-cent domestic postage rate. Though unposted, this card carries a handwritten "Love from Harriet" on the front, adding a touch of personal history and connection to its past. This postcard is a delightful find for collectors of holiday ephemera, vintage art, or those with an appreciation for historical Americana and European printing craftsmanship.
