Vintage Antique Christmas Postcard Lot (6 Pieces) – Santa, Sleigh, Snowman, Nativity Art
Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible lot of 6 vintage antique Christmas postcards from the early 1900s. This cohesive collection features vibrant period illustrations on the front and historical handwritten messages, stamps, and postmarks on the reverse.
Several pieces in this lot feature correspondence sent to or from Crystal Lake, Illinois (addressed to family members like Miss Evelyn Allen), making this a fantastic find for regional history collectors, genealogists, or holiday ephemera enthusiasts.
Card-by-Card Illustration Details:
- Traditional Santa Claus: Features a classic red-suited Santa sitting by a table, painting a miniature toy house.
- Winter Sleigh Ride: Features a detailed multi-horse-drawn carriage carrying a family through a snowy country landscape.
- Child & Snowman: Features a charming illustration of a young child in winter attire standing next to a classic snowman.
- Horseshoe Vignette: A Victorian-style card featuring a young girl inside a golden lucky horseshoe with the text "May Santa Claus be Good to You".
- Holy Nativity / Religious: A vibrant blue and gold bordered card depicting Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus traveling on a donkey with the text "Christmas Greetings".
- Winter Wildlife / Squirrels: Features a peaceful woodland scene with two squirrels on a snowy branch with Christmas greenery.
Condition & Back Details:
- All cards are from the Divided Back era (circa 1907–1915).
- Reverse sides include authentic handwritten holiday greetings, vintage postage stamps (including classic green Ben Franklin stamps), and postal cancellations.
- Condition: Good vintage condition. Images are clean with strong colors. Expect normal wear consistent with age, including corner bumps, bends, light surface aging, and historical ink/postmark markings as shown in the photos.
Shipping & Handling:
- Items will be packaged flat and securely to prevent bending or moisture damage during transit.