🐇Anthropomorphic Rabbits Easter Postcard🐇
🔔 DESCRIPTION:
Celebrate the whimsical charm of late-Victorian holiday decor with this authentic 1898 antique Private Mailing Card (PMC) Easter postcard.
This rare piece features anthropomorphic bunny rabbits dressed in tailored jackets, joyfully playing musical instruments. The front features subtle applied glitter highlights, while the reverse side displays the historic "Authorized by Act of Congress of May 19, 1898" publication text.
The back is neatly hand-addressed in vintage cursive to Mr. George Joseph of Williamstown, N.J., but remains unposted with no stamp or cancellation mark, preserving its clean historical appeal. A remarkable find for serious holiday ephemera collectors!
📌 ITEM DETAILS:
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Era: Private Mailing Card Era (1898–1901) / Pioneer Era
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Year/Date Text: Authorized by Act of Congress of May 19, 1898
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Theme: Anthropomorphic / Humanized Easter Rabbits
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Postal Status: Unposted / Unused (Hand-addressed to Williamstown, New Jersey; no stamp or postmark)
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Special Features: Applied glitter accents
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Condition Grade: Very Good (VG) — Clean reverse, name written on front and back, expected light edge wear for its age
- Dimensions: Smaller than modern standard size, approx. 5" x 2 ¾"
🔍CONDITION REPORT:
VG
Please examine the high-resolution listing photos carefully to judge the exact condition. This is an authentic antique paper item and may show signs of age, including edge wear, corner bumps, minor surface scuffs, or light discoloration on the back, which adds to its unique vintage character.
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