Santa Claus Fireplace Stockings Postcard 1908 Germany H3015
$25.00
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 ... Read More
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
Antique Christmas postcard featuring Santa Claus by the fireplace stuffing stockings with toys. Santa is dressed in a red fur-trimmed suit with toys peeking from his pocket, and a large sack of gifts rests on the floor beside him. The scene includes classic details such as hanging stockings, a rocking horse toy, a toy cannon, and a ball. Caption reads “A Merry Christmas.”Front caption: “A Merry Christmas”Publisher/Series: Printed in Germany, H.3015Postmarked: Clobury, Dec 23, 1908Stamp: 1¢ green Benjamin FranklinAddressed to: Miss Esther Johnson, Chisago City, Minn.Condition: Some light edge wear, faint toning, strong colors and detail remain (see scans)Historical Context:This card was printed in Germany during the Golden Age of Postcards (1905–1915), when German printers were renowned for producing high-quality lithographs with rich colors. Santa Claus imagery from this era reflects the transition from the traditional European Father Christmas to the modern American Santa. Cards with fireplace and stocking imagery are highly sought after, as they represent one of the most enduring Christmas traditions.This card is especially collectible for:Santa Claus & Christmas postcardsGerman lithograph postcardsHoliday fireplace & stockings imageryEarly 1900s holiday ephemeraA beautiful 1908 German-printed Santa postcard, perfect for Christmas collectors.
Antique Christmas postcard featuring Santa Claus by the fireplace stuffing stockings with toys. Santa is dressed in a red fur-trimmed suit with toys peeking from his pocket, and a large sack of gifts rests on the floor beside him. The scene includes classic details such as hanging stockings, a rocking horse toy, a toy cannon, and a ball. Caption reads “A Merry Christmas.”Front caption: “A Merry Christmas”Publisher/Series: Printed in Germany, H.3015Postmarked: Clobury, Dec 23, 1908Stamp: 1¢ green Benjamin FranklinAddressed to: Miss Esther Johnson, Chisago City, Minn.Condition: Some light edge wear, faint toning, strong colors and detail remain (see scans)Historical Context:This card was printed in Germany during the Golden Age of Postcards (1905–1915), when German printers were renowned for producing high-quality lithographs with rich colors. Santa Claus imagery from this era reflects the transition from the traditional European Father Christmas to the modern American Santa. Cards with fireplace and stocking imagery are highly sought after, as they represent one of the most enduring Christmas traditions.This card is especially collectible for:Santa Claus & Christmas postcardsGerman lithograph postcardsHoliday fireplace & stockings imageryEarly 1900s holiday ephemeraA beautiful 1908 German-printed Santa postcard, perfect for Christmas collectors.
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