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This is a beautiful antique Christmas postcard dated 1914, featuring Santa Claus in a snowy woodland scene. The card has colorful artwork, decorative lettering, and an embossed design.
The back is handwritten with “Merry Xmas,” “To Edwin,” and “Xmas 1914.” It is marked Printed in Germany and carries the EAS publisher's logo.
What makes this postcard collectible?
- 1914 handwritten date: Establishes its association with the early 20th century.
- German printing: Germany was a major producer of decorative Christmas postcards during this period.
- Embossed artwork: Raised details add visual and tactile interest.
- Traditional Santa illustration: Particularly appealing to collectors of antique Christmas imagery.
AI: **Antique 1914 Santa Claus Christmas Greetings Postcard – Embossed – Printed in Germany
** Beautiful antique Christmas postcard featuring a traditional white-bearded Santa Claus wearing an elaborate red coat and carrying a large sack of gifts through a snowy forest. The colorful illustration includes a winter cabin, sunset sky, snow-covered evergreen trees, and ornate "Christmas Greetings" lettering.
**Postcard Details:** - Subject: Santa Claus / Father Christmas - Occasion: Christmas - Date: Handwritten "Xmas 1914" on reverse - Country of Manufacture: Germany - Publisher's Mark: EAS - Style: Embossed, colorful illustrated postcard - Back: Divided - Postage Condition: Unposted - Handwriting: "Merry Xmas," "To Edwin," and "Xmas 1914"
**Condition:** Antique pre-owned condition with noticeable age-related wear, including corner and edge wear, surface creases, scratches, and areas of finish loss on the front. The reverse has age toning, staining, handwriting, and visible embossing impressions. Please examine both photographs carefully for exact condition. A charming piece of early 20th-century Christmas history, ideal for collectors of antique Santa Claus postcards, German holiday illustrations, embossed greeting cards, and vintage Christmas memorabilia. You will receive the exact postcard pictured.
It is in a clear 4" x 6" cellophane bag that will be mailed in a 5" x 7" craft envelope. Thank you.
