A Joyful Easter Greeting Postcard

A Joyful Easter: This greeting postcard depicts a whimsical Easter-themed scene featuring anthropomorphic animals: a white rabbit dressed in a blue collar acting as a coachman for a blue vintage-style carriage, in which a large chick is seated in the back, while two chicks, outfitted with harnesses, pull the carriage. Above the rabbit, the words "A Joyful Easter" are written against a clear sky, implying a celebratory holiday theme. The setting appears peaceful with a hint of spring.
A Joyful Easter

This greeting postcard depicts a whimsical Easter-themed scene featuring anthropomorphic animals: a white rabbit dressed in a blue collar acting as a coachman for a blue vintage-style carriage, in which a large chick is seated in the back, while two chicks, outfitted with harnesses, pull the carriage. Above the rabbit, the words "A Joyful Easter" are written against a clear sky, implying a celebratory holiday theme. The setting appears peaceful with a hint of spring.

Name/Title

A Joyful Easter Greeting Postcard

Entry/Object ID

chs-012946

Description

This greeting postcard depicts a whimsical Easter-themed scene featuring anthropomorphic animals: a white rabbit dressed in a blue collar acting as a coachman for a blue vintage-style carriage, in which a large chick is seated in the back, while two chicks, outfitted with harnesses, pull the carriage. Above the rabbit, the words "A Joyful Easter" are written against a clear sky, implying a celebratory holiday theme. The reverse of this postcard features an elegant embossed design in the background. It is addressed to "Master Geo Hawkins, Chester, Orange Co., N.Y." and was sent from New York on March 25, 1909, at 2 PM. The postcard contains a one-cent stamp and a postmark indicating the date and time of mailing. There is a handwritten name "Allie" on the left side, indicating either the sender.

Subject Person/Organization

Hawkins, George C., 1899-1976

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Collection

George Hawkins’ Scrapbook Collection

Category

Hawkins
Families

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Category

genealogical

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

Mar 25 2-PM 1910

Postmark Place

* Untyped Postmark Place

New York (City) - New York

Sender

Allie

Addressee

Name

Master Geo Hawkins

Transcription

A Joyful Easter [verso] Post Card [postmark] New York, N.Y. Mar 25 2-PM 1910 This Space For Writing Messages Allie J.L.W. [Addressed to] Master Geo Hawkins Chester N. Y. Orange Co. This side for the Address only.

Dimensions

Height

8.9 cm

Width

14 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

September 28, 2024