Violets with 'Best Wishes' greeting, Trigg, VA, circa 1910

Subject: General Greetings
Card type: Lithograph
Date: c. 1910 (Golden Age)

Back of Violets with 'Best Wishes' greeting, Trigg, VA, circa 1910, Mrs. J.C. Overstreet, PA, USA, c. 1910 lithograph postcard — Back

About this postcard

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. It was sent to Mrs. J. E. Overstreet in Trigg, Giles County, Virginia, with a note from Aunt Lizzie saying she had arrived safely but was very tired, that everyone enjoyed what she had given her, and that she hoped the family was well and would write soon.

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.C. Overstreet

Drury, PA

Postcard record

Condition	Good
Place addressed	Mrs. J.C. Overstreet, Drury, PA
Stamp	1c George Washington, green, issued 1909
Stamp	1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated on all sides
Notes	Embossed gold/silver background; horizontal crease across the center and light corner wear. Postmark: JUL 30 [illegible] — faint, only the month and day discernible. Divided-back card printed in Germany, origin line printed vertically along the right edge; 1c green Franklin stamp; embossed floral stock; foxing, stains and edge wear; pencil dealer stock number and price '172 4.00' at top.

Cite this card

Violets with 'Best Wishes' greeting, Trigg, VA, circa 1910, postcard, c. 1910. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/violets-with-best-wishes-greeting-trigg-va-circa-1910. Accessed November 2, 2026.