Vintage Santa Claus Poinsettia Christmas Postcard Brooklyn Postmark 1910s
$ 5.02
Description
Vintage Santa Claus Poinsettia Christmas Postcard Brooklyn Postmark 1910s. The front features a delightful illustration of Santa Claus's benevolent face nestled within a vibrant holly wreath, flanked by two brilliant red poinsettias and verdant green leaves. 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 captures the festive spirit of an early 20th-century Christmas. The front features a delightful illustration of Santa Claus's benevolent face nestled within a vibrant holly wreath, flanked by two brilliant red poinsettias and verdant green leaves. Below the artwork, an elegant script conveys a heartfelt holiday message: "All the sweetest Visions, known unto thy heart, May the Christmas season Richly now impart." The artistic style, likely chromolithography, showcases rich colors and intricate detail characteristic of the era, making it a wonderful piece of ephemera. The reverse side reveals its historical journey, bearing a clear Brooklyn postmark from December 24th, with a visible 1-cent George Washington stamp. The postcard was addressed to Miss Henrietta Hallauser at 256 Summer Ave. in Brooklyn, New York, offering a tangible connection to the past. This collectible piece embodies the nostalgia of early Christmas celebrations and is a perfect addition for enthusiasts of antique holiday greetings, Santa Claus imagery, and historical correspondence.
