Kind Greetings, Divided Back Postcard, Scenic Landscape, 1910s

This divided back postcard features a beautifully illustrated landscape scene framed in ornate gold. The image depicts a serene sunset over a marshland, with tall trees reflecting in the still water, creating a tranquil and picturesque setting. The right side of the card bears the message 'Kind Greetings' in elegant script.

The back of the postcard is postmarked December 23, 1912, from Santa Rosa, California, and is addressed to Miss Bertha Jungebaur in Wessington, South Dakota. It carries a green one-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring Benjamin Franklin. The handwritten message reads: 'Dear Cousin Bee, I need those lovely cards you sent and I hope Santa will be good to you. We are all fine and hope this finds you the same. Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.'

This postcard documents early 20th-century communication and holiday customs. The scenic depiction reflects the era's appreciation for nature and artistic expression. Surviving examples provide valuable insights into personal correspondence and cultural sentiments of the time.