1911 Frances Brundage Santa Claus Teddy Bear Christmas Postcard

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Antique 1911 embossed Christmas postcard illustrated by Frances Brundage, a beloved Golden Age illustrator known for her charming depictions of children and holiday scenes. This vibrant lithographed card features Santa Claus in a red suit climbing into a snow-covered chimney, carrying a sack filled with toys, including a teddy bear and wrapped gifts. The card is beautifully accented with holly and berries along the border, and the caption reads “A Merry Christmas.”Postmarked Pittsburgh, PA, December 21, 1911, and addressed to Master Burnett Burd in Allegheny Co., PA. Published as part of the Christmas Series Postcard No. 200 by G. Co. Trade Mark.Artist: Frances BrundageYear: 1911Publisher: G. Co. Trade MarkSeries: Christmas Series No. 200Embossed, divided backPostmarked and mailed with a 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stampA delightful example of early 20th-century holiday ephemera and collectible Santa Claus postcards, perfect for collectors of Frances Brundage, antique postcards, or Christmas memorabilia.

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