Embossed Flower Postcard, Mount Vernon SD, 1910

This is a beautifully embossed postcard featuring a vibrant red carnation on the front, typical of early 20th-century greeting cards. The postcard is of the Divided Back type, which was common between 1907 and 1915, allowing space for both correspondence and address. The back of the card is postmarked from Mount Vernon, South Dakota, dated August 31, 1910, and features a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, a standard issue of the time.

The back of the card reads: "Dear Bertha, threshers are not here yet. Had a break down yesterday. How is everybody? I am well and hope you are too. How did you like the wind yesterday? It blew all day but am some better now. Yours, Lena."

This postcard documents early 20th-century communication and the social customs of sending greetings and updates through the mail. The embossed design reflects the artistic trends of the era, while the message provides a glimpse into rural life and agricultural challenges. Surviving examples like this offer valuable insights into personal correspondence and regional history.