Beautifully embossed Fourth of July patriotic postcard featuring a spirited scene of Uncle Sam and a young boy celebrating Independence Day. Uncle Sam, dressed in his classic stars-and-stripes suit, joyfully waves lit firecrackers, while a proud young boy below him holds two American flags among bursts of fireworks. Across the center, bold red firecrackers spell out “July 4th” against a radiant gold background — symbolizing the energy and pride of America’s national holiday.

Printed in rich color lithography with gold metallic highlights and raised embossing, this card exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of early 20th-century German printers, who were known for producing some of the finest quality postcards in the world.

Postmark & Details:

• Postmarked: July 3, 1913 – Auburn, New York

• Stamp: Green 1¢ George Washington

• Addressed to: Mrs. Mary Crawford, Jackson, Michigan

• Message: “Dear Sister, am under the weather, how are you, write soon. With love, sister Lizzie.”

• Back marked: Made in Germany

• Multi-language “Postkarte / Carte Postale” back design

• Embossed, divided back, standard size

Historical Context:

This postcard reflects the exuberant American patriotism of the early 1900s, when Uncle Sam was a dominant national symbol. German lithographers at the time were world leaders in postcard production, using intricate embossing, gold metallic inks, and vivid chromolithography to create collectible keepsakes. Fourth of July postcards from this period often highlighted family celebration, fireworks, and national pride — and few motifs capture that better than this pairing of Uncle Sam passing his patriotic spirit to the next generation.

Condition:

Good+ antique condition with light corner wear and slight age toning consistent with its age. Colors remain bold and vibrant; embossing is crisp. Postally used with clear 1913 cancellation.

A charming and collectible early patriotic postcard — perfect for Americana, holiday, or “Made in Germany” embossed postcard collections.