Bird with envelope on a New Year card
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Bird with envelope on a New Year card
Bird with an envelope in its beak on a New Year card, with seasonal verse. Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 14249428
© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Beak Envelope Heart Hole Poem Seasonal Torn Verse Delivery Year
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this charming late Victorian New Year card featuring a cheerful bird perched on a branch, holding an envelope in its beak. Dated circa 1890s, this antique card is adorned with a seasonal verse that reads, "May the New Year bring you happiness, health, and wealth, In a purse that's always full, and a heart that's always well." The bird's red heart-shaped crest and the torn, heart-shaped hole in the envelope add an extra touch of romance to the design. The envelope in the bird's beak symbolizes the tradition of sending and receiving New Year greetings through the mail. This custom dates back to the 15th century when people would exchange New Year gifts and well-wishes in person or through messengers. As postal services improved, sending New Year cards became a popular way to spread cheer and connect with loved ones, even from a distance. This vintage card, with its intricate details and beautiful illustration, is a testament to the history and significance of the New Year tradition. It invites us to reflect on the past year and look forward to the possibilities of the new one with hope and optimism. The bird, with its cheerful expression and outstretched wings, reminds us that, like the New Year, we too have the power to start anew and spread joy to those around us.
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