Saxony New Year Postcard, Horseshoes & Clovers, 1910s

This divided back postcard, made in Saxony, features a vibrant illustration of horseshoes intertwined with clovers, symbolizing good luck for the New Year. The front is adorned with the greeting 'A Happy New Year' in ornate lettering, set against a textured background with a red border. The postcard is a classic example of early 20th-century holiday greetings, reflecting the era's artistic style and cultural sentiments.

The back of the card includes a postmark from Cotton Hill, with a date that appears to be from the 1910s. The message reads: 'Dear Will, We are having some pretty good weather and having plenty of snow. We are going to the New Year's party. We commence picking up the New Year. Wishing you all a happy and prosperous new year. As Ever, F.A. Henry Warren.' The postcard is addressed to W.F. Paetz in Wessington, South Dakota, and features a one-cent U.S. postage stamp.

This postcard documents early 20th-century New Year customs and the tradition of sending holiday greetings. It provides insight into social communication patterns of the time, where postcards were a primary means of personal connection. Surviving examples like this offer valuable records of cultural expressions and artistic styles from the era.