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Valentine Greeting Postcard Embossed Gold Heart Purple Violets Saxony 1928 — photo 1 of 2

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About this piece

Antique embossed Valentine postcard featuring a bouquet of purple and white violets nestled in a gold-tone heart, set against a textured background pattern of small white hearts, with "Valentine Greeting" lettered in red and lavender at the bottom. Printed in Saxony for F. & Co. N.Y. The card has a divided back typical of the c.1907-1915 golden age of postcard printing, though the reverse carries a handwritten message dated 1928, indicating the card was mailed some years after it was printed.

Specifications
• Condition: VG (Very Good)
• Type: Embossed Postcard, Divided Back
• Theme: Valentine's Day Greeting
• Subject: Purple Violets and Gold Heart
• Era: Divided Back format (c. 1907-1915); postmarked/used 1928
• Publisher/Printer: F. & Co. N.Y., Printed in Saxony

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Keywords: antique ephemera, embossed postcard, Saxony print, divided back, botanical illustration, holiday stationery, romantic greeting, early 20th century paper collectible

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