Antique 1912 John Winsch birthday postcard featuring an elaborate fold-out booklet design.
The front features colorful lilac and white flowers surrounding a country cottage scene, with the greeting “Birthday Wishes.” A pink ribbon binds the fold-out section along the left side.
The booklet opens to reveal embossed and die-cut floral decoration, additional interior pages, a birthday verse credited to Ellis Walton, small gold scenic illustrations, and a full-color pastoral cottage scene.
- Publisher/Designer: John Winsch
- Copyright: 1912
- Printed in Germany
- Type: Fold-out / booklet birthday postcard
- Theme: Birthday, flowers, lilacs, cottage, pastoral scenery
- Features: Embossing, die-cut/openwork decoration, ribbon binding, multiple fold-out pages
- Postal status: Addressed and written, but appears unposted
- Handwritten date: January 19, 1914
- Written from: Caledonia, Illinois
- Era: Divided Back Era
The interior inscription is addressed to Annie Hammond and signed Mary E. Webster. The reverse contains a longer handwritten birthday message dated January 19, 1914.
Antique condition with age-related toning, spotting, edge and corner wear, and wear from handling and folding. Ribbon remains attached. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.
