Flower Series Postcard, Divided Back, Floral Design, South Dakota, 1910

This postcard from the Flower Series features a beautifully illustrated bouquet of white lilies with the message 'May thy path be ever Blest' elegantly scripted below. The artwork is vibrant, capturing the delicate details of the flowers, set against a soft, pastel background. This is a Divided Back postcard, typical of the era from 1907 to 1915, allowing space for both correspondence and address.

The back of the card is postmarked from St. Lawrence, South Dakota, dated 1910, and features a green one-cent U.S. postage stamp depicting Benjamin Franklin. The message reads: 'Hello Bertha, I received your card but have not received that letter yet why don't you write me Bertha and don't let me wait so long. I did not go to Otto Sunday I was busy did you go how long is going to stay. Yours S.H. Edw Schmid.' The card is addressed to Miss Bertha Kruegerbaum in Wessington, South Dakota. The postcard is in fair condition, with some wear and creasing typical of its age.

This postcard documents early 20th-century communication and social customs, reflecting the personal connections maintained through written correspondence. The floral imagery and heartfelt message provide insight into the cultural expressions of sentiment during this period. Surviving examples like this offer valuable records of regional history and communication patterns.