Santa Claus Stuffing Stockings Postcard Night Before Christmas Series

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 embossed Christmas postcard from the Night Before Christmas Series No. 1. The artwork shows Santa Claus filling stockings by the fireplace while children sleep peacefully in bed. A decorated Christmas tree glows in the background, and toys—including a rocking horse, doll, and drum—are scattered near Santa’s large sack. Caption reads “A Merry Christmas.”Series: Night Before Christmas Series No. 1Back: Divided back, embossed, unusedPublisher: Printed in Germany (renowned for high-quality postcards c. 1905–1915)Condition: Some light edge wear and toning, embossing remains strong, bright vibrant colors (see scans)Historical Context:Printed in Germany during the Golden Age of Postcards (1905–1915), this series illustrated Clement Clarke Moore’s famous poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (The Night Before Christmas). German-printed embossed postcards are among the most sought-after due to their exceptional lithography and artistry. Santa Claus imagery from this period helped solidify the modern American Santa tradition.Highly collectible for:Santa Claus & Christmas postcardsNight Before Christmas seriesGerman embossed holiday cardsEarly 1900s ephemeraA scarce and beautifully illustrated Night Before Christmas postcard, perfect for holiday collectors.

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