Antique Postcard 1917 Greenfield Mill Town Christmas Mistletoe Banish Melancholy

Social History: This is a poignant piece of WWI-era social history, mailed from Greenfield, Massachusetts, on December 19, 1917. At a time when the world was gripped by the Great War, the card’s poem carried significant emotional weight for American families during the first Christmas of U.S. involvement:

"Hang up the wreathes of holly / And mistletoe beside / 'Twill banish melancholy / From any fireside."

Scene: Features raised sprigs of holly and mistletoe tied with a flowing red ribbon. The gold metallic ink on the berries adds a subtle, festive shimmer.

Postal History: A cross-state connection between two historic New England mill towns during the peak of the winter season: Greenfield, MA, and Bellow Falls, VT. 

Era: Divided Back

Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"

Type: Embossed lithograph

Publisher: Marked C-155 in the bottom-left corner; Made in U.S.A

Condition: The embossed holly and mistletoe remain sharp and the gold accents are bright. Shows natural age-toning and light corner wear

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.