EASB, Embossed St. Patrick's Day Postcard, Early 1900s, Postmarked 1913

This is an embossed St. Patrick's Day postcard published by EASB, featuring a charming illustration of a couple in traditional Irish attire. The man, dressed in a green suit and top hat, embraces a woman in a green-striped dress. The card is adorned with green bows and a border of embossed shamrocks, capturing the festive spirit of the holiday. The verse on the front reads: "Believe it from me / No girl's heart is free / Once she hears the sweet sound / Of the Blarney."

The postcard is a divided back type, indicating it was produced between 1907 and 1915. The postmark is from 1913, sent from a location that is partially legible, possibly indicating a town in South Dakota. The back of the card features a handwritten message: "How do you like yourself now? I am dead to the world. Guess tired is all. Had such a busy week. Luck am I glad it is done. Sure miss you. We might go to Huron the last of the week. Hank Jr. ha ha ha." The card is addressed to Miss Bertha Neugebauer in Wessington, S.D.

This postcard documents early 20th-century social customs and communication patterns, particularly the celebration of St. Patrick's Day in America. The embossed design and festive imagery reflect the cultural significance of the holiday. Surviving examples provide valuable insights into the era's artistic styles and personal correspondence.