1911 Happy New Year Holly Calendar Embossed Postcard Chicago Postmark 1910-image
1911 Happy New Year Holly Calendar Embossed Postcard Chicago Postmark 1910-image

1911 Happy New Year Holly Calendar Embossed Postcard Chicago Postmark 1910

$ 10.55

Features: Embossed brand: Unknown (Numbered 3547) Country: United States Number of Items in Set: 1 Unit Type: Unit Postage Condition: Posted Signed By: Letta Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Year Manufactured: 1910 Continent: North America City: Chicago Signed: Yes Unit Quantity: 1 Country of Origin: United States Type: Printed (Lithograph) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Region: Illinois Material: Cardboard Brand/Publisher: Unknown (Numbered 3547) Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Subject: New Year, Calendar, Holly, Berries, Holiday Unit of Sale: Single Unit

Description

1911 Happy New Year Holly Calendar Embossed Postcard Chicago Postmark 1910. Step back in time with this charming 1911 New Year's calendar postcard, a delightful piece of early 20th-century ephemera. The front of the card features an elegant, embossed "Calendar" title, accompanied by the festive greeting "A Happy New Year." Richly colored holly leaves and vibrant red berries frame the two calendar blocks for the year 1911, capturing the spirit of the holiday season and the anticipation of a new beginning. The intricate design and production technique showcase the artistry of the era, making this a beautiful example of vintage holiday greetings. This historical postcard offers a unique glimpse into the past, having been postmarked on December 31, 1910, from Chicago, Illinois, just hours before the start of the new year it celebrates. The handwritten message conveys warm wishes for a "Happy New Year & a beautiful new home," adding a personal touch that connects directly to the historical context. It's a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of vintage holiday cards, calendar art, or early 20th-century social history.

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