Embossed Floral Postcard, RPPC, Best Wishes from Ella, Early 1900s

This Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) features an embossed floral design with the message 'Best Wishes from Ella' in glittery script. The vibrant pink and white flowers are delicately embossed, adding a tactile dimension to the card. The postcard's back reveals a divided layout, indicating it was produced between 1907 and 1915, a time when such designs were popular.

The back of the card contains a handwritten message: 'Dear Bertha, Rec'd your letter and greetings. I think that is the prettiest card. Thanks for it. We went to the Old Settler's Picnic at Mt. Vernon and the fair at Mitchell last week. Had a good time both days. The show was fine. I have 75 chickens now. How are yours? I wish I could have seen you when you were down but wait until next fall some of us will get down there. Tell the kids hello.' It is addressed to Miss Bertha Neugebauer, Wessington, S.D., c/o Will Pautche. The absence of a postmark suggests it may have been hand-delivered or sent in an envelope.

This postcard documents early 20th-century social customs and communication patterns, reflecting the personal and communal events of the era. The use of embossed designs and glitter highlights the aesthetic preferences of the time. Surviving examples like this provide valuable insights into regional history and personal connections during this period.