1915 Gold Flower Series A Postcard with Red Roses and Love Verse

Welcome to a little piece of 1915 Pennsylvania charm wrapped up in roses and drama! This Gold Flower Series A postcard is a delightful find that combines stunning artwork with a real-life story from over a century ago.

The illustrated front features a gorgeous cluster of deep red roses set against a rich gold background, accented with green leaves and white holly-like borders that give it an elegant, almost luxurious feel. Boldly printed across the bottom is the dramatic declaration “I’LL BE THIS ABJECT THING NO MORE! LOVE GIVE ME BACK MY HEART AGAIN.” It’s the kind of over-the-top romantic sentiment that makes you chuckle and wonder what heartbreak inspired such poetry — or maybe it was just the perfect card for the occasion back in the day!

Turn it around and step into the personal world of Laura, who mailed this to Stella on October 29, 1915, from New Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Her message is wonderfully ordinary and full of small-town warmth: she’s fighting an awful cold but hopes you can look for us and Harry’s on Sunday if it’s nice. She also shares that Hattie is going to bring Grandma down tomorrow after noon and expects to stay a while. It’s a snapshot of everyday family life that feels instantly relatable even today, complete with the casual spelling and punctuation of the time.

Postcards like this were the texting and social media of their era — quick, affordable, and full of personality. This divided-back design was standard by 1915, allowing space for both a message and the address on the back while the front stayed purely decorative. The clear postmark and legible handwriting add authentic historical flavor you just can’t fake.

Condition-wise, this card has lived a full life and shows it with honest character that only enhances its appeal. There are some creases from being handled and mailed, light staining and yellowing from age, minor edge wear, and a small area of damage near the stamp where the paper has torn slightly — likely from removal or storage over the decades. The ink remains sharp and readable, the image is still vibrant with its gold tones intact, and structurally it’s still intact and display-ready with no missing pieces or major rips to worry about.

Whether you’re a dedicated postcard collector, a fan of Pennsylvania history, or someone who loves unique vintage decor, this piece brings both beauty and backstory. Frame it as wall art, tuck it into a scrapbook, or use it as inspiration for your own handwritten notes — the possibilities are as endless as the stories it could tell.

The contrast between the dramatic floral art on one side and the simple family update on the other is what makes this card so endearing and fun to own. Laura probably picked it for the pretty flowers without a second thought, never imagining we’d be reading her cold remedy plans and grandma visit details 110 years later with a smile! It’s a beautiful reminder that the little moments of ordinary life are what history is really made of, and this postcard captures that perfectly.

Don’t miss your chance to own a tangible connection to 1915 Pennsylvania — a time of horse-drawn buggies, handwritten letters, and heartfelt (if slightly melodramatic) sentiments. This postcard is ready to find its next admirer.

Available for local pickup in Drums, PA

 _gsrx_vers_1736 (GS 9.9.5 (1736))

Item specifics

Used - Good — Shows honest age with creases, light staining, edge wear, and minor tear near stamp. Handwriting and postmark clear. Sturdy and intact overall. — Defects: ['creases', 'light staining and yellowing', 'edge wear', 'small tear near stamp area']

Ships from the United States with tracking.