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Greeting postcard with portrait of a woman, Danville, VA, 1909

Subjects
General GreetingsPortraits
Card type
Lithograph
Date
c. 1909 (Golden Age)
Front of Greeting postcard with portrait of a woman, Danville, VA, 1909, Miss Willie Dressler, VA, USA, c. 1909 lithograph postcard
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Back of Greeting postcard with portrait of a woman, Danville, VA, 1909, Miss Willie Dressler, VA, USA, c. 1909 lithograph postcard
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About this postcard

An oval portrait of a young woman with dark curly hair, a pink rose at her shoulder, and a pearl necklace fills the left side of the card. Gold and red framing and a blue ribbon above set off the portrait, while a printed verse to the right wishes the recipient health, happiness, and many friends. The sender writes to Bill about being kept busy at school, getting on nicely, and looking forward to free time again. The sentimental portrait and verse are typical of early 20th-century greeting cards.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Mar-23-09 Hello Bill:- Guess you think I've forgotten you, but such is not the case. Have been intending to write you for some time but simply don't have time for anything as I'm kept so busy at school. Am getting on real nicely at school, but will be glad I'm free again for they are getting to be as I was going to say you are not going to get [illegible] I have been very busy hope you are the same write soon your friend [illegible]

PublisherJulius Bien & Company
Greeting Here's wishing you health and happiness, The world's best wealth in store. May you have friends a plenty --- What could I wish you more ?
PostmarkedDanville, VA, March 23, 1909, 10:00
Stamp
Addressed to
Miss Willie Dressler

Callaghan, VA

Postcard record

Postmarked, Danville, VA
PublisherJulius Bien & Company
Series945
ConditionGood
Place addressedMiss Willie Dressler, Callaghan, VA
PublisherJulius Bien & Company, New York, NY
Stamp1c George Washington, green, issued 1909
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1907, perforated on all sides
NotesCopyright 1907 by Julius Bien & Co. printed at lower left; number 945. Some creasing and edge wear visible. Postmark: DANVILLE VA MAR 23 10 AM 1909. Divided-back card; front copyright 1907 Julius Bien & Co. Pencil message written sideways along left edge. 1c stamp torn/cut at right edge. Dealer pencil marks '112' and '4.00' in address area.

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Greeting postcard with portrait of a woman, Danville, VA, 1909, postcard, c. 1909. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/greeting-postcard-with-portrait-of-a-woman-danville-va-1909. Accessed November 2, 2026.