Janesville WI 1911 Linen Postcard, Merry Christmas Scene, Series 15

This linen postcard, postmarked December 22, 1911, in Janesville, Wisconsin, features a charming winter scene with a cozy cabin nestled in a snowy landscape. The foreground is adorned with pine branches and cones, complementing the festive greeting 'A Merry Christmas.' The card's textured surface is typical of linen postcards from the early 20th century, adding a tactile dimension to its visual appeal.

The back of the card includes a one-cent green postage stamp featuring Benjamin Franklin, a common issue of the era. The postmark is clear, indicating its origin and date. The handwritten message reads: 'Dear Bertha, Hope the Christmas card made you think of yours. Let me know if you can almost read it. Willie's down this way Xmas.' This personal note offers a glimpse into early 20th-century holiday communication.

This postcard documents the social customs of exchanging holiday greetings in the early 1900s. The Janesville postmark and the personal message provide valuable insights into regional history and communication patterns of the time. Surviving examples like this serve as tangible records of past social interactions and cultural expressions.