A Happy Eastertide Chick in Egg Pussy Willow Flowers Embossed Postcard c.1910

$ 5.02

Country: United States City: Easton Country of Origin: United States Subject: Easter Region: Pennsylvania Continent: North America Theme: Holiday Postage Condition: Posted Era: Divided Back (c.1907-1915)

Description

A Happy Eastertide Chick in Egg Pussy Willow Flowers Embossed Postcard c.1910. The central image beautifully depicts a fluffy yellow chick, newly hatched from its egg, surrounded by a vibrant bouquet of white and pink daisies and delicate pussy willow branches. This nostalgic piece features the classic "A Happy Eastertide" greeting in elegant, stylized script at the bottom. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Celebrate the joy of spring with this charming vintage Eastertide postcard, a delightful piece from the early 20th century. The central image beautifully depicts a fluffy yellow chick, newly hatched from its egg, surrounded by a vibrant bouquet of white and pink daisies and delicate pussy willow branches. The artistry showcases soft pastel hues and intricate detailing, characteristic of the era's chromolithography, highlighting the innocence and renewal of the Easter season. The card's design is further enhanced by subtle embossing, adding a tactile dimension around the central oval frame and a faint decorative pattern in the background, elevating its visual appeal and collectible quality. This nostalgic piece features the classic "A Happy Eastertide" greeting in elegant, stylized script at the bottom. The reverse reveals a handwritten message, sent from "Wm. Chester, Y." (likely New York) to "Lillian Koch" at 923 Wood St in Easton, Pennsylvania. The divided back format, common for postcards of this period, provides designated spaces for the message and address, along with a stamp box indicating domestic one-cent and foreign two-cent postage. This postcard is a perfect addition for collectors of holiday ephemera, antique illustrations, or those with a fondness for historical correspondence.