1910 CHRISTMAS Nativity POSTCARD Postmarked PENNSYLVANIA Holly Border RELIGIOUS

"RARE 1910 CHRISTMAS NATIVITY POSTCARD WITH EXACT DATE - VANISHING EDWARDIAN HOLIDAY EPHEMERA!

You're viewing an exceptional early 20th century Christmas postcard featuring a beautiful nativity scene with the Holy Family shepherds and sheep - postmarked December 11 1910! As these authentic dated Christmas treasures continue to vanish from the collector market finding examples with clear postmarks from small Pennsylvania towns has become increasingly difficult!

The Arts & Crafts styling vibrant colors and documented holiday use make this a museum-quality piece of American Christmas history. Don't miss this opportunity to own a genuine piece of 112-year-old Christmas correspondence!

Description

This breathtaking Christmas postcard showcases a beautifully rendered nativity scene with the Holy Family gathered around the manger.

Mary dressed in traditional blue robes and Joseph in colorful period attire stand with shepherds beside the newborn Jesus while sheep gather around the humble scene.

The artistic composition is framed within an arched doorway or entrance creating a window-like effect that draws the viewer into this sacred moment.

A lush holly and red berry border surrounds the entire image creating the perfect festive frame for this religious Christmas scene.

'CHRISTMAS GREETING' appears at the top in an elegant dotted font complemented by holly decorations on each side that enhance the holiday feeling.

Below the image a heartfelt sentiment reads: 'May the love of the worshiping shepherds Abound in your heart to-day' in beautiful period script.

A decorative emblem featuring a star inside a circular design anchors the bottom of the card completing this artistic Christmas composition.

The rich color palette of blues reds yellows and greens demonstrates the fine printing techniques of early 20th century Christmas postcards.

Historical Significance

This card represents a rare documented example of Christmas correspondence from December 11 1910 - the height of the Edwardian postcard era when sending holiday cards was a cherished American tradition.

The postmark from Andreas Pennsylvania (sent to nearby Steinsville) provides a tangible connection to rural Pennsylvania Christmas celebrations in the early 20th century.

The elegant divided back format with its decorative scrollwork around the word 'POST' exemplifies the beautiful postal design standards of the 1907-1915 period.

The intact 5¢ Washington blue stamp adds both historical and philatelic value to this Christmas treasure.

The message 'from the Bedniks Andreas Pa.' offers a personal connection to a Pennsylvania family's Christmas greetings from over a century ago.

The Arts and Crafts/early Art Deco styling of the border and typography perfectly captures the transitional period in American holiday design during the early 1910s.

Condition

This 112-year-old Christmas card remains in remarkably good condition with vibrant colors that have retained their festive brilliance.

The rich blues of Mary's robe the warm yellows of Joseph's garment and the vivid reds of the holly berries all remain impressively intact.

The postmark is clear and fully legible preserving the exact date of December 11 1910 - a key feature for serious collectors of dated Christmas ephemera.

The card shows only minor aging/toning consistent with its century-plus age adding an authentic patina that enhances rather than detracts from its historical charm.

The original 5¢ Washington blue stamp remains firmly affixed providing additional collector value.

There are no significant tears creases or damage - making this an exceptional survivor from the golden age of American Christmas postcards.

Age/Era

This postcard dates definitively to December 11 1910 as confirmed by the clear postmark visible on the reverse side.

The 1910 date places this card during the peak of the Edwardian postcard era often considered the golden age of holiday postcards in America.

The divided back format (introduced in 1907) with dedicated spaces for correspondence and address confirms this dating.

The artistic style of the nativity illustration perfectly represents the Christmas card aesthetic of the 1910s bridging Victorian traditions with emerging modern design elements.

The printing technology typography and artistic approach all align precisely with what we know about premium Christmas postcards produced during this specific period.

Rarity

While Christmas postcards were produced in quantity during this era finding examples with clear postmarks from small Pennsylvania towns is becoming increasingly difficult as most have been lost to time or damaged through handling.

The combination of the exact 1910 date the quality of the nativity artwork and the good condition makes this a more uncommon example than typical Christmas cards of the period.

This may be your ONLY CHANCE to own an authentic 1910 Christmas postcard from Andreas Pennsylvania – a disappearing piece of American holiday history that captures the religious celebration of Christmas from over a century ago.

As physical Christmas postcards from the early 1910s continue to vanish into institutional collections or deteriorate with improper storage each surviving well-preserved example becomes a more precious artifact of American holiday traditions.

The documented provenance between the Bednik family and their recipients adds historical significance that cannot be replicated in unused examples.

Collector's Note

This postcard would make an exceptional addition to collections focused on Christmas history religious holiday cards Edwardian postcards or Pennsylvania postal history.

The combination of the confirmed 1910 date clear postmark intact stamp and beautiful nativity scene creates multiple points of collecting interest that increase its desirability.

The nativity subject matter connects to a long tradition of religious Christmas celebration that continues to resonate with collectors of faith-based holiday memorabilia.

This may be your ONLY OPPORTUNITY to acquire this increasingly scarce dated Christmas card – once it's gone it's gone forever!

With century-old Christmas postcards rapidly disappearing as collectors and institutions increasingly recognize their historical and cultural significance now is the time to secure authentic examples of this vanishing art form.

Shipping Information

Your 1910 Christmas postcard will be carefully packaged in an archival sleeve and shipped in a rigid mailer to ensure safe arrival.

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Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of vanishing Christmas history! This beautiful 1910 nativity postcard represents a perfect intersection of holiday tradition religious significance and documented Pennsylvania postal history that is becoming increasingly difficult to find in today's collector market."

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Offered by Gosla Antiques & Collectibles, purveyors of antiquities, curiosities and collectible wares. Dispatched from Pennsylvania, United States, with tracking.