A Little Bit of Heaven - St. Patrick's Day Greeting Card


$6.00 USD
SKU: 01263B
Size

If you don't require a protective sleeve suitable for long keeping, we are happy to ship without — simply select the option below.


Description

BLANK INSIDE

Embrace a touch of Irish nostalgia with this endearing vintage postcard by Ellen Clapsaddle! The charming image of a little lad adorned in green undoubtedly resonated with Irish-Americans, evoking a sense of longing for the Emerald Isle during the 1900s. Given the substantial population of Irish immigrants in America at the time, this delightful card captures the sentimental spirit of St. Patrick's Day and the connections it forged across the ocean. See our entire St. Patrick's Day Collection!

Ellen Clapsaddle (1865-1934) was an American artist celebrated for her immense impact on the world of vintage postcard illustration. With a staggering portfolio of over 3,000 designs in the souvenir postcard field, she played a pivotal role in the Golden Age of Postcards (1890s through World War I), during which hundreds of millions of postcards were printed, imported, sold, and mailed. Clapsaddle's artistry is beautifully preserved in these cherished pieces of nostalgia, often featuring children, floral arrangements, and holiday themes. Her profound influence even extended to postage stamps through the United States Postal Service, solidifying her status as a true pioneer in the art of postcard illustration.

This product was custom designed and created at our location in Seattle.

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Artist

Ellen Clapsaddle

Product Specs

A6 (4.5" X 6.25") with Envelope