Embossed German postcard of a couple on stairs, with verse – Historic Reproduction
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
A window into the past: Embossed German postcard of a couple on stairs, with verse, preserved in this vintage postcard. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Embossed German postcard of a couple on stairs, with verse
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Lead with what sets this card apart: it is an embossed German postcard, a format that was popular in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when raised, gilded or textured printing made even a cheap card feel like a keepsake. The scene shows a couple on a staircase, a common romantic motif of the period, and the accompanying verse pairs the image with a sentiment meant to be read aloud or tucked into a letter. Valentine's cards of this kind were often exchanged between sweethearts or relatives, and German printers of the era were known for their lithographic work and for the ornate embossing that set their cards apart from plainer versions.
| Original scan | 523 × 820 px |
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| Reference | Img48 |
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