Antique Edwardian Embossed Postcard - Lady in Blue with Dog, 1912 Postmarked
Approximate dimensions
135mm x 86mm (5.3" x 3.4")
Condition
Fine, with minor marks indicative of age and use. Crease in lower right front corner.
This is an antique embossed postcard from the early 20th century, postmarked 1912. The postcard features a charming illustration of a lady dressed in Edwardian attire, wearing a dark blue suit with a ruffled white blouse and a wide-brimmed hat adorned with a blue feather. She carries a purple handbag. The background depicts a garden or park scene with greenery, flowers, and a fence or trellis. A small dog, likely a Pomeranian, is included at the bottom left, adding a playful element to the image. Both the lady and the dog are embossed, creating a textured effect against the flat background.
The right side of the postcard front includes a handwritten message: "Dear ____, The people are very dressy down here – but I flatter myself I am shewing them something." The back of the postcard features a standard early 20th-century layout with a decorative "POST CARD" header. It includes a green halfpenny British stamp, postmarked in 1912. Printed information along the left edge reads "B. B. London, Series N° 7141, Printed in Germany." The postcard is addressed to "Miss L. ___, 18 Springfield Rd, Blackpool."
Postcards like these were used for informal communication and often featured picturesque or characterful scenes. The embossed design was particularly popular during this period, adding a tactile dimension to the postcard's visual appeal. This item is a beautiful example of early 20th-century ephemera, showcasing the elegance and detail typical of that era.
Item specifics:
Antique Edwardian Embossed Postcard Lady in Blue with Dog 1912 British Postmarked