Discover a charming piece of early 20th-century correspondence with this beautiful embossed and die-cut postcard, mailed in 1911. The front of the card features a vibrant, large pink poppy flower, meticulously detailed with a rich, hand-colored appearance and subtle embossing that adds a tactile dimension to its petals. A decorative scroll unfurls beneath the bloom, bearing a poetic, handwritten sentiment: "When Rocks and Hills divides us and you no more can see my face take a pen and paper and write a line to me." The edges are finished with a delicate gold border, enhancing its collectible appeal.
This vintage postcard was postmarked on August 30, 1911, from Sacketts Mill, Kentucky, and bears a U.S. One Cent Benjamin Franklin stamp. It features a divided back, a common style for postcards of this era, and includes a personal message from "F. D. Alonaker" to "Miss Serena Sorrel." This antique floral collectible offers a glimpse into early American postal history and the art of turn-of-the-century greeting cards, perfect for enthusiasts of historical ephemera, Kentucky history, or vintage flower imagery.
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