Fairies with German verse postcard: "Solch Gruss kommt nur vom Amateur – Historic Print
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This vintage postcard of Fairies with German verse postcard: "Solch Gruss kommt nur vom Amateur brings a moment of history to your wall. 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 fine choice for anyone who loves history, and a gift that gets noticed. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Fairies with German verse postcard: "Solch Gruss kommt nur vom Amateur
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The caption, "Solch Gruss kommt nur vom Amateur," roughly translates as "such a greeting comes only from the amateur," a playful line that makes the card feel like a private joke between sender and recipient. Fairy postcards like this were printed in Germany and elsewhere in Europe around the turn of the twentieth century, when illustrated greeting cards were an inexpensive way to send wishes by mail. Their small winged figures and sentimental tone reflect the period's fondness for the fairy motif, and collectors often value the printed text as much as the artwork.
| Original scan | 950 × 620 px |
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| Reference | Fairies & Elves (45) |
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