Thanksgiving Greetings Postcard, Divided Back, Early 1900s

This divided back postcard features a charming Thanksgiving scene with vibrant flowers and a turkey, symbolizing the holiday's festive spirit. The central image is a serene landscape, framed by golden ribbons, capturing the essence of early 20th-century holiday greetings. The postcard is adorned with the message 'Thanksgiving Greetings' in ornate lettering.

The back of the card is postmarked from 1912, with a green two-cent stamp depicting George Washington. It is addressed to Miss Bertha Neugebauer in Wessington, South Dakota. The handwritten message reads: 'Dear Bertha, I thought of you today and thought I must answer your card. We got 6 goslings and 167 little chicks. How many have you got? It is so hot down there. Are you up here? It is so hot that everything is nearly burned up. Mamma wishes you a happy 4th of July. Best Regards from all. Jennie.'

This postcard documents early 20th-century holiday customs and personal communication. Thanksgiving postcards like this one offer insight into the social customs and familial connections of the era. Surviving examples provide valuable records of regional history and personal correspondence.