Tuck's New Year Postcard, Divided Back, Winter Scene, 1913 Postmark

This divided back postcard, published by Tuck's, features a beautifully embossed New Year greeting with a winter scene framed in gold. The front displays a vibrant illustration of a snowy landscape with a fence and bare trees, accompanied by roses and an hourglass, symbolizing the passage of time. The greeting 'May This Be Your Happiest New Year' is elegantly scripted, capturing the festive spirit of the season.

The postcard is postmarked January 30, 1913, from Groton, South Dakota, and addressed to Mrs. W. H. Pautsch in Wessington, South Dakota. The green one-cent stamp is typical of the era. The back of the card reads: 'Dear Sister & [illegible], I rec'd your letters & [illegible] was certainly glad to hear from you, but I'm [illegible]... Well Sister I got the box all right & thank you 1000 times for it. Everybody is all right up here.' The card is in good condition, with minor wear typical of its age.

This postcard documents early 20th-century communication and social customs, offering a glimpse into personal connections maintained through mailed greetings. Surviving examples like this provide valuable records of regional history and the evolution of holiday traditions.