Easter Greetings Angels, Divided Back Postcard, 1911

This divided back postcard features a charming illustration of three angels holding a banner that reads 'Easter Greetings.' The scene is set against a starry sky, with the angels depicted in soft pastel colors, embodying a serene and celestial atmosphere typical of early 20th-century holiday cards.

The postcard is postmarked April 2, 1911, from Dardorf, with a green one-cent stamp featuring Benjamin Franklin. The back of the card reads: 'Dear Friend, I got your letter was glad to hear from you but was sorry that I haven't any bird. My bird died last fall and I haven't got any at all. I don't know when we will come up again. We are all well and hope the same of you, you better come down before spring's work begins or come when you can. Miss you a good deal.' Addressed to Miss Bertha Neugebauer, Wessington, So. Dak.

This postcard documents early 20th-century Easter traditions and the use of postcards as a means of personal communication. The illustration reflects the era's artistic style, while the message provides insight into personal relationships and social customs of the time. Surviving examples like this offer valuable records of historical communication patterns and cultural expressions.