Unknown Publisher, Divided Back, Floral Design, 1908 Postmark

This postcard features a charming floral design with blue flowers and a pink bow, set against a textured background. The image is printed on a divided back postcard, a style popular from 1907 to 1915, which allowed for both a message and an address on the reverse side. The card's visual appeal is enhanced by its subtle color palette and intricate details.

The back of the postcard is postmarked from Parkston, South Dakota, dated May 15, 1908. It features a green 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, a common issue of the time. The handwritten message, in German, reads: "Hier beglücke ich Sie wieder mit ein Bild. Wir sind immer gesund und hoffen das gleiche von Ihnen. Herzliche Grüße." Addressed to Bertha Neugebauer in Wessington, South Dakota, this card provides a glimpse into personal communication of the early 20th century. This postcard documents the social customs and communication patterns of the early 1900s, reflecting the era's reliance on written correspondence. Surviving examples provide valuable records of regional history and personal connections.