International Art Publ. Co., Divided Back, New Year Greetings, 1913

This divided back postcard, published by International Art Publishing Co., features a charming New Year scene. The front depicts a young girl ringing bells adorned with snow and evergreen branches, symbolizing the festive spirit of the season. Below, a winter landscape with two figures crossing a bridge adds a picturesque touch. The postcard is a delightful example of early 20th-century holiday greetings.

The back of the card is postmarked January 1, 1913, from Neenah, Wisconsin, and addressed to Miss Bertha Neugebauer in Wessington. It bears a green one-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring George Washington. The message reads: "Hello Bertha, Just a line to let you know I am home again! Had a fine time. We are to have a watch night here. Who is going in with me? Yours, New Year." This postcard documents early 20th-century communication and social customs, providing insight into holiday traditions and personal connections of the era. Surviving examples offer valuable records of regional history and cultural practices.