1909 Sunflowers For Luck, Floriography

A timeless antique postcard that combines poetry, art, and heartfelt intention. This vintage piece features a “Language of Flowers” poem by C. Preston-Wynne, reading:

"These sunflow'rs of gold brethe the wish that your days
May know sunniest weather: For luck
and good fortune through Life's thorny ways
I send you white heather."

The front is beautifully illustrated with sunflowers and a bright red butterfly, capturing the charm and elegance of early 20th-century design. Produced circa 1909, this postcard was part of a promotional subscription giveaway by Woman’s World magazine, one of the largest-circulation publications of its time. Subscribers received a free set of 24 postcards, including this one, for a yearly subscription of just 25 cents. The advertisement included a Chicago department address, making this card not just a piece of art, but a direct connection to early American women’s media and the innovative ways magazines engaged readers.

This postcard also carries a deeper cultural resonance rooted in Victorian “floriography,” the language of flowers. In the 19th century, flowers were carefully chosen to convey intentions, sentiments, and messages that could not be spoken aloud. Sunflowers symbolized adoration and loyalty, while white heather was considered a token of good luck and protection. By combining these blooms with poetic verse, this antique card conveys thoughtful wishes and personal sentiment, reflecting a tradition that linked flowers to emotion and communication.

This piece is ideal for collectors of vintage postcards, floral ephemera, or early 20th-century American publishing. It is a delicate and historically rich keepsake, carrying both artistic charm and the enduring message of luck, fortune, and heartfelt intention.

This would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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