This vintage postcard shows a child with toys under the decorated tree, and the inscription announces "A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS."

It appears to me that the postcard was postmarked on December of 1912 in Criglersville, the neighborhood in Madison, Virginia, and by Thomas and John Richard Clore to sent to Master Jennings Lauck in care of J. S. Lauck in Shenandoah, Virginia, in Page County.

After the years the item shows some typical wear, including creases and errant marks.

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General Guideline of Postcard Eras

Pre-Postcard (c. 1848-1870)

Pioneer (c. 1870-1898)

Private Mailing Card (c. 1898-1907)

Undivided Back (c. 1901-1907)

Divided Back (c. 1907-1915)

White Border (c. 1915-1930)

Linen (c. 1930-1945)

Photochrome (c. 1939-Present)

Real Photo (1900-Present)

Continental (1950's-Present)