Discover a charming piece of early 20th-century correspondence with this beautiful postcard, postmarked April 12, 1917. The front features a delightful chromolithograph illustration of a bouquet of vibrant pink and red roses nestled in a simple white vase, accompanied by the heartfelt sentiment "BEST WISHES." This classic floral design captures the elegance and popular aesthetic of the era, making it a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of vintage ephemera and botanical art.
The reverse side reveals a rich history, bearing a clear "Wiberly, Nebr." postmark and a one-cent United States stamp. The handwritten message from "Your teacher Elizabeth Zajicek" to "Miss Hertha Nielsen" at the "Luth. Hospital" in Beatrice, Nebraska, offers a personal glimpse into the past. Produced by a German publisher, as indicated by "Printed in Germany" and "Postcard-Series No. 117," this card exemplifies the high-quality printing techniques characteristic of German postcard production during this period. It is a genuine piece of history, perfect for collectors of Nebraska memorabilia, floral postcards, or WWI-era mementos.