Violets with "Best Wishes" greeting, circa 1910

Subject: General Greetings
Card type: Lithograph
Date: c. 1915 (White Border)

Back of Violets with "Best Wishes" greeting, circa 1910, Mrs. J. E. Corristreet, VA, USA, c. 1915 lithograph postcard — Back

About this subject

An embossed greeting card front showing a cluster of purple violets with green leaves against a gold and silver textured ground, with the words "Best Wishes" printed in red at the top.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Dear Cousin I arrived here safe but very tired every one enjoyed what you gave me Hope yourself & family are well will write a letter soon Aunt Lizzie

Addressed to

Mrs. J. E. Corristreet

Trigg, Giles Co., Va.

Postcard record

Condition	Good
Place addressed	Mrs. J. E. Corristreet, Trigg, VA
Stamp	1c George Washington, green, issued 1909
Notes	Embossed gold/silver background typical of the undivided-back era; horizontal crease across the center and light corner wear. Postmark: JUL [illegible] — faint, only the month discernible. Divided-back card printed in Germany; 1c green Franklin stamp; embossed floral stock; foxing, stains and edge wear; pencil dealer price '12 4.00' at top.

Cite this card

Violets with "Best Wishes" greeting, circa 1910, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/violets-with-best-wishes-greeting-circa-1910. Accessed October 5, 2026.