Description: This captivating antique Christmas postcard features Santa Claus in a vibrant red suit, holding a large hot air balloon emblazoned with "HAPPINESS." In the arctic background, several smaller balloons float in the sky, labeled "SUCCESS," "PROSPERITY," and "GOOD WILL," along with others in the distance. A polar bear walks beside Santa on icy terrain under a starry blue sky. The front of the card also has "XMAS GREETINGS" printed. The back of the postcard is a standard "Post Card" format with an area for messages and address. It was mailed on "Dec 13th 1913" to "Mr. Ralph Clute, Medina, N.Y., R.F.D." The stamp box indicates "Place Stamp here Domestic One cent, Foreign Two cents." This is a unique and enchanting piece of holiday ephemera, perfect for collectors of vintage Christmas cards, Santa Claus imagery, hot air balloon themes, or those interested in early 20th-century mailed postcards.
Condition: Has tiny edge tears. As this is an antique vintage postcard, it will show corner bumps and expected age wear.
Condition: Has tiny edge tears. As this is an antique vintage postcard, it will show corner bumps and expected age wear.
