Two open blue cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) with red centers and two buds rise on gilded green stems against a plain cream ground, the whole design formed in deep die-pressed relief rather than flat printing. Floral novelties of this kind were popular in the undivided-back era, when heavily embossed 'air-brush' and relief cards were sold as small decorative gifts and greetings. No publisher or caption is printed on the picture side.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pencil
Emma has taken the
pleasure to write a few
lines to let you know
that we are all well
at present and hope
this will find you the
same
Herman
Deep die-pressed embossed relief with gilded stems; heavy foxing/spotting across the cream background; slight corner wear.
Postmark: SOUTH BEND APR 28 9-FM 19[illegible] (year obscured by flag cancel). Divided back, embossed floral design, green 1¢ Franklin stamp, "Made in Germany" imprint at left edge; message written sideways in faint pencil, largely illegible.
Cite this card
Embossed blue cornflowers in relief, circa 1907, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/embossed-blue-cornflowers-in-relief-circa-1907. Accessed October 24, 2026.
