Embossed Strawberry Postcard, Made in Germany, 1913 Postmark

This is an embossed postcard featuring a vibrant depiction of strawberries, crafted with intricate detail and texture. The card is marked 'Made in Germany,' indicating its origin. The front showcases a beautifully embossed design, typical of early 20th-century postcards, capturing the lushness of ripe strawberries with accompanying leaves and blossoms.

The back of the postcard features a divided back, a style popular from 1907 to 1915, allowing space for both the address and a personal message. The postmark is from Parks, dated June 13, 1913, and it includes a 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, a common postage of the era. The message reads: "Dear little Nephew, take this pattern to draw strawberries from, they are not as nice as your own they. I am glad you think of Aunt May some time you don't know how it pleased Uncle Will when I showed him your drawing. Bye Bye." This personal note adds a charming glimpse into familial communication of the time.

This postcard documents early 20th-century communication and the artistry of embossed postcard design. The German craftsmanship and the personal message provide insight into cultural and familial exchanges of the era. Surviving examples like this offer valuable records of social customs and artistic trends.