Easter Greetings Postcard, Divided Back, 1914 Postmark, Iowa to Washington

This divided back postcard, postmarked March 28, 1914, features a charming Easter greeting. The front displays a decorative cross adorned with blue flowers and a red ribbon, set against a bell-shaped background with the words 'Easter Greetings' elegantly inscribed. The postcard is a delightful example of early 20th-century holiday correspondence, capturing the festive spirit of the era.

The back of the card includes a postmark from Iowa and a green one-cent George Washington stamp, typical of the period. The handwritten message reads: 'Dear G, I guess I shall go to your mother's. Little's as you have a lot of little chicks and a dozen other things to look after. We are having some spring weather. Wishing you folks Easter joy and happiness. Your friend Golda.' Addressed to Bertha Vangrauen in Washington, this postcard offers a glimpse into personal communication and social customs of the time.

This postcard documents early 20th-century Easter traditions and the use of postcards as a primary means of communication. The 1914 postmark situates it within a significant historical context, just before World War I. Surviving examples like this provide valuable records of regional history and social interactions.