Vintage Birthday Greetings Postcard Children in Traditional German Dress
$ 5.26
Description
Vintage Birthday Greetings Postcard Children in Traditional German Dress. The young boy, wearing a feathered hat and lederhosen, sits perched on a stone wall, while the girl stands beside him in a detailed bodice and colorful apron. This charming vintage postcard features a hand-colored photographic scene of two children dressed in traditional Alpine or Bavarian attire. The young boy, wearing a feathered hat and lederhosen, sits perched on a stone wall, while the girl stands beside him in a detailed bodice and colorful apron. The central image is beautifully framed within a mint-green border, accented by an embossed 'Birthday Greetings' sentiment in elegant gold-toned script at the bottom. Printed in Germany as part of Serie 798, this card is an excellent example of early 20th-century European lithography. The divided back is unposted, revealing the classic texture of the period's cardstock. Collectors of cultural costumes, childhood themes, or German-manufactured ephemera will appreciate the artistic composition and the nostalgic charm of this early greeting card.
