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Lovely antique birthday postcard featuring sprays of blue forget-me-nots intertwined with richly colored ivy leaves. The floral design surrounds the greeting “Best Birthday Wishes” and is enhanced with metallic-gold lettering, vines, and a decorative diagonal ivy border.
The postcard has a finely textured, embossed surface that continues onto the reverse, creating beautiful raised floral and foliage details.
The divided back contains a handwritten birthday message addressed to Mr. Geo. Burkett. It was not mailed and has no stamp or postmark.
Details:
* Original antique birthday postcard
* Estimated era: circa 1910s–1920s
* Blue forget-me-nots and ivy design
* Embossed floral and foliage details
* Metallic-gold lettering and accents
* Divided postcard back
* Handwritten message and recipient
* Unposted with no stamp or cancellation
* Made in U.S.A.
* Marked Series 276 with publisher’s emblem
Condition:
Authentic antique condition with overall toning, discoloration, scattered spots and marks, softened corners, and edge wear. There is noticeable grayish surface wear and soiling around the outer border, along with light creasing and age-related paper wear. The printed artwork, embossing, and gold details remain attractive. Please review all photographs carefully for the complete condition.
A particularly fitting piece for a forget-me-not collection, antique birthday display, floral ephemera collection, or romantic paper décor.
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