The card shows a large tom turkey with a bright red head and fanned tail standing on a red book or platform, framed by stars, shields, and a green architectural border, with the printed greeting “Thanksgiving Greetings.” Thanksgiving postcards of this era often paired the holiday’s emblematic turkey with patriotic motifs such as stars and shields. The split wording “Thanks” and “giving” is part of the card’s decorative greeting design.
Postcard Details
Message · English
Yours with love
Minnie
Petie
Addressed to
Mrs E. L. Ward
Winterset, Iowa
Postcard record
Series
4803
Condition
Very good
Notes
Fine textured background; printed number 4803 at lower right.
No postmark or stamp present. Divided-back private postcard with "Post Card" heading and stamp box reading "UNITED STATES AND CANADA, ONE CENT. / FOREIGN, TWO CENTS." Pencil message written sideways on the left half; card shows overall toning and light wear.
Cite this card
Thanksgiving turkey on a red book, circa 1910, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/thanksgiving-turkey-on-a-red-book-circa-1910. Accessed November 13, 2026.
