Printed in Germany, Divided Back Postcard, Floral Fan, 1912 Postmark

This divided back postcard, printed in Germany, features an ornate illustration of a decorative fan adorned with pink flowers and blue forget-me-nots. The greeting 'A Friendly Greeting' is elegantly scripted in the upper left corner, while the lower right corner bears the sentiment, 'Happy hours as fair as flowers like these I send be yours.' The postcard is postmarked February 26, 1912, and bears a one-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring Benjamin Franklin.

The back of the card is addressed to Bertha Neugebauer in Wessington, Beadle Co., South Dakota. The handwritten message reads: 'Dear Bertha, I received your card and was glad to hear from you. We are all well. Hope you are the same. Lizzie and Annie were here last Sunday. Love, W. F. Pautsch.' The card is in good condition, with slight wear at the edges and corners, typical of its age.

This postcard documents early 20th-century communication and the social customs of sending greetings through the mail. The floral imagery and heartfelt message reflect the era's emphasis on personal connection and sentimentality. Surviving examples provide valuable records of regional history and postal practices.