A small inset view of a snow-covered village church and cottages at dusk sits within a gold border and sprays of holly with red berries. The greeting "A Happy Christmas." is printed in gold script at the lower right. Emma writes that she cannot go to school because she was burned and cannot walk, though she is getting better. Embossed, gold-accented holiday cards of this kind were common in the early 20th century, often printed in Germany for the American and British market.
Postcard Details
Message · English
Well Albert
i will send
you a card
in answere to
the one you sent
mi i was glad to
get it i cant go
to school now
for i got burned
and cant walk
i am getting better
well this is all so
good by from emma
Addressed to
Robert
To Robert.
Postcard record
Series
SERIES A. No. 16.
Condition
Good
Notes
Heavy gold embossing on border and frame; embossed holly sprays; light soiling and edge wear; pale blue-green patterned side panels.
Postmark: none visible. Divided-back "Post Card" with printed stamp box ("Place Stamp Here / One cent stamp for United States Canada and Mexico / Two cent stamp for all other countries") and "SERIES A. No. 16" along left edge; embossed gold-bordered Christmas card with printed caption "A Happy Christmas."; message written in pencil; address side bears only "To Robert."
Cite this card
Holly-framed Christmas greeting with inset winter church scene, circa 1907, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/holly-framed-christmas-greeting-with-inset-winter-church-sce. Accessed November 13, 2026.
