1912 Christmas Wishes in Illuminated Script

There’s something deeply nostalgic in the way early 20th-century Christmas postcards blended heartfelt messages with artistic grace—and this 1912 gem does just that. The centerpiece of this embossed and gilded card is a beautifully rendered verse in illuminated script: “With all my heart I wish you well and say: May the sunshine of affection light to day!” The text, styled in decorative fonts with flourishes and golden highlights, evokes the look of a medieval manuscript brought into the glow of a Victorian Christmas.

Set against a softly glowing background that transitions from rich blue to a warm yellow hue in the lower corner, the card feels like a winter dawn. Traditional holiday foliage frames the scene—an elegant red poinsettia blooms at the top right, balanced by a sprig of holly along the left. In the lower right corner, a snow-dusted cottage nestled among trees offers a quiet vignette of home and hearth. The gold-lettered “A Merry Christmas” in the top left completes the design with timeless cheer.

With its illuminated text and vibrant seasonal details, this postcard is both a message and a miniature work of art.

This exquisite vintage postcard would look great framed, make a wonderful hostess gift or stocking stuffer, a unique holiday decoration, or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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