Antique Postcard 1911 Denmark Wisconsin Danish Immigrant Message Flower Wishes

Social History: Mailed from Denmark, Wisconsin—a town founded by and named for Danish settlers—to Miss Ellen Jenson. This card perfectly documents the preservation of native language within Wisconsin's ethnic enclaves:

• Danish: "Kære Søster, Jeg kom hjem rigtig godt i Søndags var i Seng Klokken 10 1/2. Hilsen Fra George."
  
  
• English Translation: "Dear Sister, I got home very well on Sunday, was in bed at 10:30. Greetings from George."

Scene: This vibrant "Every Good Wish" postcard features a colorful bouquet of daisies and wildflowers in a tall, slender glass vase. During the "Golden Age of Postcards", floral greeting cards were popular for sending quick thoughts of kindness. They represented a move toward more affordable, everyday social communication before the widespread use of telephones.

Era: Early 1900s (Divided Back)
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Type: Chromolithograph
Condition: Fair/Vintage. Noticeable vertical creasing and surface wear. The stamp has been removed, but the "Denmark, WIS." postmark is clear.

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