Charming antique Easter greeting postcard featuring two cherubic children or angelic figures pulling a small decorative cart carrying a large Easter egg adorned with flowers and a ribbon. The design also includes a beautiful spray of lily of the valley, while small winged insects flutter nearby. The card bears the message “Easter Greeting.”

This whimsical illustration reflects the artistic style typical of the Golden Age of Postcards (approximately 1905–1915)when highly decorative holiday postcards were widely exchanged in Europe and the United States. Artists of the period frequently incorporated cherubs, angels, and children to symbolize innocence and joy associated with spring and Easter celebrations.

The imagery is rich with traditional Easter symbolism:

The reverse features a multilingual Universal Postal Union format, listing “Post Card” in several languages including German, French, Italian, Russian, and others. This layout was widely used on postcards produced for international distribution during the early twentieth century.

The card also displays embossed imagery, visible on both the front and reverse, produced through chromolithographic printing combined with embossing plates. This printing method gave the artwork a raised, textured appearance and was considered a premium feature on postcards of the era.

Postcard Details:

Condition:

Good antique condition considering the postcard is over 115 years old.

Typical age-related wear may include:

The colors remain attractive and the embossed texture is still noticeable.

Why Collectors Value This Card:

Postcards featuring cherubs, Easter eggs, and spring flowers are highly desirable among collectors of holiday postcards and Golden Age ephemera. This example captures the whimsical charm and decorative artistry that made early Easter postcards so popular and remains a wonderful collectible piece from the peak era of postcard exchanging.