The card shows a curling parchment scroll wreathed in autumn-toned ivy, carrying the verse “A friendship that like love is warm, A love like friendship steady.” At lower right, a red wax seal reads “A HAPPY XMAS.” Illustrated greeting postcards of this kind were popular in the early 20th century, often combining Christmas wishes with a friendship sentiment.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pen
Dear friend
Merry Christmas
and a Happy
New Year
Mrs. E. Schmickerbock
Deposit N.Y.
13 River Street
Addressed to
Mr & Mrs Martin Nichols
55 Prospect Avenue, Walton, NY
FromMrs E. Hmickerbock, 13 River Street, Deposit, NY
Printed number 461 at lower left; embossed-looking scroll and ivy accents; thin border.
No readable postmark (unstamped). Divided-back embossed card with green "POST CARD" heading and stamp box "United States and Canada One Cent / Foreign Two Cents"; light toning and edge wear.
Cite this card
Christmas friendship greeting with ivy and wax seal, circa 1910, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/christmas-friendship-greeting-with-ivy-and-wax-seal-circa-19. Accessed October 24, 2026.
