Antique Postcard 1909 Kolding Denmark Marielund Lake Rigsdagen Social History

2026-05-01T11:59:15-07:00

Price: 15.00

Social History: The message is a personal greeting from a sender to H.P. Larsen, mentioning a planned visit or meeting. Another message written vertically and upside down across the top and side is from a different sender or written at a different time, and more political:

The term "Partifælle" (Party Fellow) suggests the recipient and sender shared a political affiliation, which was a strong social bond in early 1900s Denmark.

The term "Rigsdagen" (the former Danish Parliament) having "convened again" provides a fantastic historical time stamp, likely referring to the opening of a parliamentary session.

Scene: Tranquil view of the historic Marielund restaurant and lake in Kolding, Denmark. It showcases a scenic lakeside vista with mature trees and traditional architecture. The restaurant shown was a hub for community gatherings and festivities. This card preserves the "old-world" atmosphere of the Danish countryside before modern development.

Era: Divided Back

Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"

Type: Lithograph / Collotype

Publisher: W. K. F. (Reference number: 1166)

Condition: Heavy creasing and edge wear. The handwriting on this Danish postcard is a beautiful example of early 20th-century script.