Christmas Greetings Postcard, Divided Back, 1913, Wisconsin to South Dakota

This divided back postcard features a festive Christmas design with vibrant red poinsettias surrounding an oval frame that reads 'Christmas Greetings.' The background is a soft, textured pink, adding to the holiday charm. The postcard is postmarked December 22, 1913, from Wisconsin, and bears a green one-cent stamp featuring George Washington.

The back of the card reads: 'Dear Bertha, Ida and I sent you a little Xmas gift. Let me know if you received it O.K. Hoping this finds you all well. Wishing you a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Emma G.' The card is addressed to Miss Bertha Rengshaus in Parkston, South Dakota. The postcard is in good condition, with minor edge wear typical of its age.

This postcard documents early 20th-century holiday communication and the tradition of sending festive greetings. The 1913 postmark provides a glimpse into the postal history of the era, while the personal message offers insight into social customs and personal connections of the time. Surviving examples like this serve as valuable records of cultural and communication patterns from over a century ago.