The scene shows Santa Claus in a red hooded coat with a sack of toys beside a decorated Christmas tree and red sleigh, while three children in winter clothing gather near a harnessed reindeer; a stone wall and gate stand behind them in a snowy landscape. The card is titled "Best Christmas Wishes" in decorative lettering at lower left. Such Santa-and-reindeer tableaux were standard Christmas postcard subjects in the early 20th century.
Postcard Details
Message · English
Dear Edith:
How are you?
I am fine
Are you going
to vacation Xmas
I am not.
Lovingly
Cecilia
Gold-printed border; worn edges and corners; circular printer's mark (Stecher Lith. Co., Roch., N.Y.) at lower left of front; starburst 'Stecher Quality / Made in U.S.A.' seal on back. Divided-back stock, Series 402 F, with 1¢ green Franklin stamp; postmark largely illegible; light soiling and a small stain at lower left.
Cite this card
Santa Claus with children and reindeer, Christmas, Lineville, IA, circa 1910, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/santa-claus-with-children-and-reindeer-christmas-lineville-i. Accessed November 13, 2026.
