The inset illustration shows a rustic stone bridge over a stream, with an old mill and waterwheel at left, trees, and a figure standing near the bridge. The greeting reads "My Birthday Wish" and a verse: "A LOVING THOUGHT, A WISH SINCERE, I SEND YOU FOR THE COMING YEAR." Dated Dec 28, 1918, the message is a sister's birthday greeting to her brother, with family news and wishes for the coming year.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pencil
Dec 28 1918
112
Dear Brother how are
you I am well, but
Charley has been sick
all winter how is the
rest of the family hope
all are well and you
much better wishing
you a happy Birthday
with love and best
wishes to all I still
remain your loving
sister Mary write
soon
by by
Gold border around inset; textured background; edge stains and wear; undivided-era style greeting card.
Postmark: ELIZABETH N.J. 5 PM 1918. Divided-back card; 1c Washington green stamp; message written in pencil; heavy paper loss/tear along right edge and lower right corner, obscuring part of the address.
Cite this card
Stone bridge and old mill, birthday greeting, Elizabeth, NJ, 1918, postcard, c. 1918. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/stone-bridge-and-old-mill-birthday-greeting-elizabeth-nj-191. Accessed November 2, 2026.