Vintage Art Nouveau Nymph Fairy Postcard Topless Floating Woman Textured UPU
$ 9.5
Description
Vintage Art Nouveau Nymph Fairy Postcard Topless Floating Woman Textured UPU. The card is notable for its distinctive woven finish that enhances the lithographic artwork. There is a minor smudge on the reverse. Release Year: c. 1910s. Tar Heel Archives - Premium Vintage Ephemera & Collectibles Tar Heel Archives Vintage Art Nouveau Floating Nymph Fairy Postcard Condition: As an authentic vintage piece, this item may show typical signs of age, which can include minor edge wear, soft or bumped corners, slight yellowing, and light surface blemishes. There is a minor smudge on the reverse. Please carefully examine all provided high-resolution photos for the most accurate and definitive representation of the item's condition prior to purchasing. This original divided-back postcard features a delicately illustrated Art Nouveau nymph draped in flowing blue fabric. The card is notable for its distinctive woven finish that enhances the lithographic artwork. Printed in Europe during the early 20th century, it features a multi-language Universal Postal Union (UPU) header on the reverse. Please examine the high-resolution photos for exact condition details. Item Specifics: Format: Printed (Lithograph) with Woven Finish Brand/Publisher: Unknown European Release Year: c. 1910s Size: Standard Continental/European size 🎬 Trivia Corner During the Art Nouveau period at the turn of the 20th century, ethereal subjects like nymphs, fairies, and mythological figures were highly popular across European art and commercial ephemera. The multi-language header on the back referencing the "Weltpostverein" (Universal Postal Union) indicates this card was manufactured for international distribution, a common practice for high-quality German and European lithographers of the era. Tar Heel Archives Shipping & Handling All inventory is curated and stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled archival workspace. Items are securely packaged in rigid mailers to preserve their condition and prevent transit damage. We ship promptly, but have no control over carrier delays once the package is handed off.
