Vintage Thanksgiving Postcard Pilgrim Girl Turkey Pumpkin Ohio Postmarked 1913
$ 5.02
Description
Vintage Thanksgiving Postcard Pilgrim Girl Turkey Pumpkin Ohio Postmarked 1913. The front features a sweet pilgrim-style girl, adorned in a red cap and dress with a white apron, carrying a platter with a perfectly roasted turkey. To her right, a plump turkey stands beside a vibrant orange pumpkin, embodying the spirit of the harvest season. 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 celebrates Thanksgiving with a delightful illustration from the golden era of postcards. The front features a sweet pilgrim-style girl, adorned in a red cap and dress with a white apron, carrying a platter with a perfectly roasted turkey. To her right, a plump turkey stands beside a vibrant orange pumpkin, embodying the spirit of the harvest season. The festive message, "A Joyous Thanksgiving and grant, that the best of good things come your way in the future," is elegantly scripted, adding to the card's nostalgic appeal. The artwork reflects the popular chromolithograph printing technique of the early 20th century, known for its rich colors and detailed imagery, making it a beautiful piece of holiday ephemera. This postcard offers a glimpse into early 20th-century holiday greetings and communication. The reverse side reveals it was postmarked from Rossburg, Ohio, on November 24, 1913, addressed to Mrs. Ella Wills in Ansonia, Ohio. The handwritten message from "Brother Dewey" provides a personal touch, illustrating the common practice of using postcards for brief familial correspondence. This piece is not just a card but a small artifact of Americana, perfect for collectors of holiday memorabilia, Ohio history, or vintage illustrations, capturing a moment in time through its charming design and historical context.
