Landscape Floral Series No. 23, Divided Back, Birthday Greetings, 1912

This divided back postcard from the Landscape Floral Series No. 23 features a vibrant illustration of pink roses set against a purple background, with a small landscape scene of a quaint cottage and windmill. The front of the card reads 'Birthday Greetings' in elegant gold script, adding a personal touch to this early 20th-century birthday card.

The back of the card is postmarked July 1, 1912, from Wyoming, and is addressed to Miss Bertha Weigebauer in Wessington, South Dakota. A green one-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring Benjamin Franklin is affixed. The card includes a handwritten message: 'Well how are you we are fine. 7 hr. ride got home alright. I was glad to get the card. We had a big storm for the 4th. The day was nice. I will write a letter soon. From E.' The card is in good condition with minor edge wear.

This postcard documents early 20th-century communication and social customs, reflecting the personal connections maintained through mail. Surviving examples provide valuable insights into the design aesthetics and postal practices of the era.