Embossed creamy yellow-lilies and an ornate cross-like
pattern form the background of this Edwardian Easter card. Made in the early Twentieth Century, the card
is stamped 1912. Three embossed Easter
eggs adorn the phrase “Easter Greetings.”
As beautiful as these elements are, they are not what I like best about
this wonderful card. Obviously, I’m
drawn to the little framed scene in the upper center.
Depicted are a group of children against a springtime
backdrop. They are engaged by a Punch
& Judy show being performed in a blue and red striped fit-up. But, it’s not Judy who joins our Mr.
Punch. It’s an enormous rabbit holding
an Easter egg! Actually, a giant rabbit
does sometimes make an appearance in the Punch and Judy tradition—usually as a
novelty or trick puppet. But, here, he
serves as the Easter Bunny.
Mr. Punch, very correctly, has made a point to not hold his
slapstick aloft. In a show of politeness
for the Easter Bunny, he cradles his stick in his arms, making sure the
gargantuan rabbit doesn’t feel threatened.
The reverse of the card says simply, “Post Card” with no
other information.
The card has been used and mailed. Let me see if I can make out what has been
written on it.
To: Mrs. Mary Miller
Clinton
R.R. #326, Ohio
Hello all, this is…
…errrr…Okay.
Sorry. I can’t do it. I can’t make it out. Sorry.
In short, the writer wants someone named Norma to come visit.
Regardless of the indecipherable writing, the card is
absolutely adorable.
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