✨Antique Squirrel Themed Christmas Postcard✨
🔔 DESCRIPTION
Capture a piece of holiday history with this beautiful, antique Christmas postcard dated from December 20, 1914.
This unique piece of vintage holiday ephemera features a charming, heavily embossed illustration of a squirrel holding a nut, peek-a-boo framing through a faux torn-paper effect. The design is beautifully accented with festive green holly leaves, vibrant red berries, and elegant gold details.
The bottom right features a classic gilded greeting reading "A Happy Christmas."
The reverse side tells its own historic story, showcasing a handwritten message in elegant cursive fountain pen ink addressed to "Dear Uncle Jake" from "Will & Bertha." It is stamped with the "Printed in America" hallmark and includes the publisher's detailed gold and silver card collection advertisement on the left edge.
📌 ITEM DETAILS:
Theme: Vintage Christmas
Imagery: Squirrel, Christmas, Gold, Holly
Style: Victorian
Circa: 1914 Golden Era
Printed in: America
Dimensions: Standard postcard size, 3.5" × 5.5"
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🔍 CONDITION REPORT:
Very Good vintage condition. Light corner wear and natural age toning consistent with its 110+ year history. Structurally sound with crisp embossed detailing.
📦 SHIPPING & PACKAGING:
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Orders under $50: We mail these items for FREE using non-machinable stamps. This keeps them safe from harsh sorting machines. This option does not include tracking.
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Orders of $50 or more: These items ship for FREE as First-Class Packages. This includes full tracking and insurance.
- Need tracking for a smaller order? You can easily upgrade your shipping to include tracking for a small fee during checkout.
To ensure your investment arrives in its original condition, we implement a meticulous packaging process. All paper items are first placed in non-PVC protective sleeves. We then use rigid, stay-flat inserts inside non-bending mailers or secure, bubble-lined boxes for larger orders, guaranteeing safe transit.
