Antique 1910 German Embossed Postcard Angels Dancing Around Christmas Tree

Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Read Less about the seller notes

Beautiful antique embossed Christmas postcard, postmarked 1910 and printed in Germany. The richly detailed illustration features five child angels in colorful gowns holding hands and dancing in a circle around a decorated Christmas tree glowing with golden lights. Caption at bottom reads “Merry Christmas.”Publisher/Printer: EAS, Printed in GermanyDate: Postmarked Dec 23, 1910 (Cedar Rapids, IA with 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp)Card Type: Embossed lithograph postcardSubject: Angels, Christmas tree, winter holiday greetingCondition: Very good for age; light wear; postally used with handwritten message and address.Historical Note:German-printed postcards from the Golden Age of Postcards (c. 1905–1915) were prized for their vivid color, embossing, and artistry. Angel-themed holiday cards were especially popular during this period, symbolizing innocence, joy, and the spirit of Christmas.Perfect for collectors of:Angel postcardsGerman-printed Christmas ephemeraEmbossed Golden Age postcardsReligious and holiday-themed postcards

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