Series 900, Divided Back Christmas Postcard, Pueblo CO, 1910

This divided back postcard, part of Series 900, features a festive Christmas scene with a reindeer in a snowy landscape, framed by holly and an open book wishing 'To Wish You a Happy Christmas.' The vibrant colors and embossed texture are characteristic of early 20th-century holiday postcards. The postcard is postmarked from Pueblo, Colorado, on December 20, 1910, and bears a green one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp.

The back of the card reads: 'All well and hope the same of you. Wishing you a merry Xmas and happy new year. Ham.' Addressed to Miss Bertha Neugebauer in Wessington, South Dakota, this card offers a glimpse into early 20th-century holiday communication. The card is in good condition, with minor wear at the corners and a small stain on the message side.

This postcard documents the social customs of exchanging holiday greetings in the early 1900s. The use of vibrant imagery and personal messages highlights the importance of maintaining connections across distances. Surviving examples provide a valuable record of communication patterns and holiday traditions from this era.