Easter Greetings Postcard, Chicks and Flowers, 1910s

This divided back postcard features a charming Easter scene with three yellow chicks nestled among vibrant purple violets and soft pussy willow branches. The greeting 'Easter Greetings' is elegantly scripted in the upper right corner, adding a festive touch. The card is numbered 371, indicating it was part of a series, though the publisher is not identified.

The back of the postcard is postmarked April 7, though the year is not fully legible, likely from the 1910s based on the stamp and style. It is addressed to Miss Bertha Neugebauer in Wessington, South Dakota. The message reads: "Dear Bertha, will answer your card. We are all well out here only mother and father bin sickly for some time. The weather is alright only it is raining so much. I made a little garden work last week. I am nearly through house cleaning. And you all right yet well. Wish you and all well. [illegible]" The card is in fair condition, with some wear and slight discoloration typical of its age.

This postcard documents early 20th-century Easter traditions and the use of postcards for personal communication. The imagery reflects cultural symbols of renewal and spring, while the handwritten message provides insight into everyday life and social customs of the era. Surviving examples like this offer valuable records of regional history and communication patterns.