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Birthday Greetings Doves Roses Embossed Postcard Early 1900s Unposted. 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. This exquisite vintage postcard, a charming example of early 20th-century artistry, features a beautiful design of two graceful white doves soaring amidst a lush bouquet of vibrant pink and red roses, accented with delicate blue blooms. One dove tenderly carries a small white envelope in its beak, symbolizing a message of love or well wishes. The front of the card is adorned with elegant "Birthday Greetings" script, set against a soft, ethereal blue sky background. The intricate details of the doves' feathers and the floral arrangement are brought to life through a refined chromolithography process, enhanced by subtle embossing which adds a tactile dimension and depth to the illustration. This collectible piece, with its sentimental theme of nature and celebration, exemplifies the popular aesthetics of the era. The reverse side features a divided back, a common characteristic of postcards produced after 1907, with "Weltpostverein - Union postale universelle" text in multiple languages, reflecting its international postal intent. The visible embossing on the back further attests to the card's production technique, adding to its vintage appeal. This postcard is a delightful memento, perfect for collectors of vintage ephemera, floral art, or unique birthday greetings.