Antique Divided Back 1907 PC Edwardian BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT SYMBOLISM EMBOSSED

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Antique Divided Back 1907 Copyrighted Used PC of an EDWARDIAN BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT With Much SYMBOLISM And EMBOSSED. Flowers represented NEW LIFE in EDWARDIAN TIMES as did the commonly known STORK figure. The tradition of giving a SILVER BABY SPOON was a long held tradition that continued well into the 20th century. There was also the phrase, “born with a silver spoon in your mouth” which in EDWARDIAN times did not have the negative connotation that it does today. Rather, it meant that your parents at least tried to start you out right in life. Not sure about the symbolism of the American flag except that the WHITE STRIPES have come to be connected with PURITY and innocence which one would associate with a newborn baby. The card is postally used and has an interesting announcement of birth on the back dated 1917 with a message to the newborn’s grandmother. Standard size 5.5” x 3.5”. In good condition according to postcard rating system due to a creased upper left corner and mild corner wear for the others. There is also some noticeable discoloration across the surface of the card. These flaws are not detrimental to the overall great appearance of this card in my opinion, however. Please see photo and you be the judge. IMPORTANT POSTCARD SHIPPING INFORMATION: For single postcard purchases, you can choose .75 cents for postage, but there will be no tracking number included. This is called a non-machined letter and is handled in such a way that it will not be bent. Please understand that if you choose this option you are making an informed decision to take the risk that should your package get lost, there will be no way to track it and I the seller am not to blame (in terms of giving me negative feedback). I will, however, refund you the full price of the postcard and shipping in the rare event that this happens. On multiple postcard orders, please wait until you hear from me before paying as there are several factors that go into calculated shipping on volume pricing. Please do send me your zip code as soon as you can after making a multiple postcard order, however. I would greatly appreciate that as that will be a factor in calculating shipping costs. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Please ask questions before bidding and let the photos guide you as well. US SALES ONLY PLEASE!! I was a long time seller on eBay some 15 years ago with 100% positive feedback. Bid with confidence! Thanks for looking!!