Discover a charming piece of early 20th-century correspondence with this beautiful 1911 postcard, featuring an elegant design of Lily of the Valley blossoms. The front showcases delicate white lilies, artfully embossed and accented with green foliage, framed by an ornate, flowing border. A heartfelt poem wishes the recipient "many and happy Returns of the Day," making this an ideal memento for collectors of floral or greeting postcards.
This historical postcard, published by F. A. Owen Publishing Co. of Dansville, N. Y., was sent on September 13, 1911, from Cassoday, Kansas, to Mrs. Sarah Smith in Salem, West Virginia. The reverse features a one-cent George Washington stamp and a clear postmark, along with a handwritten birthday message. This piece offers a glimpse into early American postal history and the enduring tradition of sending greetings through the mail.