German Publisher, Divided Back, Birthday Roses, Parkston SD, 1912

This divided back postcard, printed in Germany, features a vibrant illustration of roses in full bloom against a textured background. The scene includes a quaint countryside house and a small bridge, adding a picturesque charm to the birthday greeting. The card is postmarked from Parkston, South Dakota, on February 23, 1912, and bears a green one-cent U.S. postage stamp.

The back of the card includes a personal message: "Dear Friend - I thought I would drop you a few lines to let you know that I did not forget you. Hoping you are well as this leaves me at present. Your friend, W.T. Pantsch." The card is addressed to Miss Bertha Neugebauer in Wessington, Beadle County, South Dakota. The postcard is in good condition, with some minor edge wear typical of its age.

This postcard documents early 20th-century communication and the social custom of sending greeting cards. The German printing and American postmark illustrate the global connections of the era. Surviving examples like this provide valuable insights into personal relationships and cultural expressions of the time.