Name/Title
PostcardsEntry/Object ID
2004.465.1.10Description
A Christmas postcard, published by Whitney Valentine, Co., Worchester, Mass, U.S.A. ca. 1900s. The Whitney Valentine publishers (1858 -1942) originally began its business as a stationary store in Worchester, Massachusetts. Their greeting cards are typically labeled with "Whitney Made, Worchester, Mass." They implemented the use of special stock paper and machines to emboss their cards.The postcard at the front side shows a pair of pointsettias in color with a printed message, "Just a simple wish I send/Just a message to a friend/May this Christma bring to you/Happiness and joy most true." The reverse side is undivided, though there are headings which state areas for a written correspondence and address. The postcard shows signs of abrasion damage, surface soiling, a tear to the upper right corner, minor staining, the ink has bleed through to the reverse side, light fading to print. It is in fair condition.
