Printed in Germany, Divided Back, Roses Best Wishes, 1913 Postmark

This postcard, printed in Germany and marked as Series 7027 B, features a vibrant illustration of red and pink roses set against a soft green background with the words 'Best Wishes' subtly integrated into the design. The postcard is a classic example of the Divided Back era (1907-1915), characterized by a vertical line on the reverse separating the correspondence from the address section.

The back of the card is postmarked May 5, 1913, from Manhattan, Kansas, and bears a green 1-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring George Washington, which was typical for domestic mail during this period. The message reads: "May 4th 1913. Dear Sister & all, As I sit by myself I thought I would answer your card. I am feeling fine now. I do think of you a lot. I was down by the river and you should see how nice the air is. Well, sister, I should write you a long letter but I didn't have no time. So I will not. No that must be my address." This postcard documents early 20th-century communication practices and the sentimental exchange of greetings. Surviving examples like this provide valuable insights into social customs and personal connections of the era.