St. Patrick's Day - From the Auld Sod Four Children - Ellen Clapsaddle Artist - Postcard SP24

St. Patrick's Day postcard illustrated by Ellen H. Clapsaddle, published by the International Art Publishing Co., New York and Berlin, printed in Germany.

Scene Details:

• Four rosy-cheeked Irish children peeking over a green banner inscribed "FROM THE AULD SOD"
• Shamrock vine border framing a large blank message panel below
• Embossed surface with rich green and cream tones
• Artist signed lower right: "Ellen H. Clapsaddle"; copyright stamp: "Painting Only Copyrighted by The International Art Pub. Co."
• Postmarked Montreal, Mar 14, 1908; addressed to Miss L. McNulty, 498 California St., Los Angeles, Calif.
• Canadian 1-cent King Edward VII green stamp affixed; divided back
• Handwritten message: "Dear Louise, I am writing a big letter to you, will try & finish tomorrow night. Mrs Erskine was up Thursday night with Mr Erskine, had a great time talking lots of fun she brought up the..."

This card has some very light creasing at the top edge region. Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D