Embossed fruit compote with peaches, plums and grapes, circa 1910

Subject: Novelty & Mechanical Cards
Card type: Novelty
Date: c. 1907 (Golden Age)

Back of Embossed fruit compote with peaches, plums and grapes, circa 1910, Mrs H. Nichols, MI, USA, c. 1907 novelty postcard — Back

About this postcard

A deeply die-pressed relief still life shows a footed gold-and-blue compote dish heaped with peaches and plums, with grape leaves arching above and clusters of dark blue grapes and additional peaches and leaves arranged around the base. The fruit and foliage are raised in high relief against a silver-textured hexagonal panel, with gold and pink accents typical of German-made embossed novelties of the early 20th century. No caption or greeting is printed, so the card served as a general decorative or holiday greeting.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Dear Friend we both wish you and your has been a Merry Easter and glad to find your card of thanks have a lovely and see you and hope you will as often as you can Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Stelling

Addressed to

Mrs H. Nichols

13 st 165, Waldron, MI

Postcard record

Series	15548
Condition	Good
Place addressed	Mrs H. Nichols, 13 st 165, Waldron, MI
Stamp	1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated on all sides
Notes	Deep die-pressed embossing with gold highlighting; number 15548 printed at lower left; light toning and edge wear; no white border. Postmark: illegible cancel over the stamp. Divided back, embossed card printed "Made in Germany", c. 1907-1915; light edge and corner wear.

Cite this card

Embossed fruit compote with peaches, plums and grapes, circa 1910, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/embossed-fruit-compote-with-peaches-plums-and-grapes-circa-1. Accessed October 24, 2026.