1913 Christmas Greetings Postcard Centerville South Dakota Holly Church-image
1913 Christmas Greetings Postcard Centerville South Dakota Holly Church-image

1913 Christmas Greetings Postcard Centerville South Dakota Holly Church

$ 7.07

Signed: No Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Year Manufactured: 1913 Type: Printed (Lithograph) Continent: North America Subject: Christmas Unit of Sale: Single Unit brand: Gartner Bender Number of Items in Set: 1 Features: Postmarked Unit Quantity: 1 Unit Type: Unit Region: South Dakota Brand/Publisher: Gartner Bender Postage Condition: Posted Country: USA Original/Licensed Reprint: Original City: Centerville Country of Origin: United States Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)

Description

1913 Christmas Greetings Postcard Centerville South Dakota Holly Church. Discover a charming piece of holiday history with this 1913 Christmas postcard, featuring a delightful festive design. The front showcases a vibrant holly sprig with bright red berries, gracefully arranged to frame a picturesque scene of a snow-dusted church with a prominent steeple, set against a winter landscape. A warm, heartfelt message in elegant script reads, "I hope your Christmas Day will be Exactly what you want it to be, And I hope you're wishing the same for me," evoking the classic sentiment of the era. The detailed artwork and rich colors capture the spirit of an early 20th-century holiday season. The reverse side of this collectible card reveals its journey through time, bearing a clear postmark from December 2, 1913. It was published by Gartner & Bender of Chicago, a notable name in early postcard production, and features a one-cent U.S. postage stamp. The postcard was addressed to Miss Ethel Johnson in Centerville, South Dakota, carrying "Christmas greetings from Bernice." This piece offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century communication and holiday traditions.

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