1908 Heartiest Congratulations Stork Baby Postcard Yonkers NY Postmark-image
1908 Heartiest Congratulations Stork Baby Postcard Yonkers NY Postmark-image

1908 Heartiest Congratulations Stork Baby Postcard Yonkers NY Postmark

$ 7.07

Unit Quantity: 1 brand: Harburger N.Y. Year Manufactured: 1908 Postage Condition: Posted Number of Items in Set: 1 Era: Divided Back Signed: No Country of Origin: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Subject: Congratulations Brand/Publisher: Harburger N.Y. Region: New York Type: Printed (Lithograph) Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Continent: North America City: Yonkers Unit Type: Unit Features: Postmarked Unit of Sale: Single Unit Country: United States

Description

1908 Heartiest Congratulations Stork Baby Postcard Yonkers NY Postmark. This charming vintage postcard, copyrighted 1908 by Harburger N.Y., is a delightful "Heartiest Congratulations" card, likely celebrating a new arrival. The design features two portraits, a distinguished man and an elegant woman, each framed within a heart, symbolizing the joyous occasion. Graceful storks are depicted flying amidst red ribbons, carrying bundles that represent babies, embodying the classic imagery associated with birth announcements of the era. Small birds flutter around the heart frames, adding to the sentimental and celebratory theme. The postcard's aesthetic showcases a blend of grayscale tones with striking red accents in the ribbons and stork details, a common and appealing printing technique of the early 20th century. This collectible piece offers a glimpse into historical congratulatory customs and artistic styles. It was sent from Yonkers, New York, to Millbrook, Dutchess County, New York, featuring a clear July 14th postmark and a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, making it a wonderful addition for collectors of early 20th-century ephemera, New York state history, or vintage celebratory themes.

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