1909 H. Wessler Easter Postcard Embossed Floral Cross Bells Glad Tidings

$ 4.2

Subject: Cross Material: Cardboard Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Size: 3.5 x 5.5 inches Country of Origin: United States Type: Printed (Lithograph) Continent: North America Era: Divided Back Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Signed: No Features: Embossed Occasion: Easter brand: H. Wessler Brand/Publisher: H. Wessler Theme: Religious Postage Condition: Posted Unit of Sale: Single Unit Unit Type: Postcard Year Manufactured: 1909

Description

1909 H. Wessler Easter Postcard Embossed Floral Cross Bells Glad Tidings. The front features a vibrant, embossed design centered around a cross adorned with delicate pink flowers, radiating a soft blue glow. Discover a beautiful piece of early 20th-century ephemera with this charming 1909 H. Wessler Easter postcard. The front features a vibrant, embossed design centered around a cross adorned with delicate pink flowers, radiating a soft blue glow. Flanking the cross are elegant arrangements of yellow flowers, flowing ribbons, and two golden bells, all crafted with intricate detail. The festive message "Glad Tidings of Easter" is elegantly scripted below, making this a quintessential representation of holiday greetings from the era. This collectible postcard showcases the artistic quality of its time, bearing the copyright of H. Wessler from 1909. The reverse side reveals its journey through the postal system, complete with a legible postmark from Mt. Morris, Illinois, and a 1-cent George Washington stamp. The handwritten message and address to Mrs. Peter Brower in South English, Iowa, add a personal touch and historical context, offering a glimpse into past correspondence. A delightful addition for collectors of holiday memorabilia, religious art, or vintage floral postcards.