Trio of Antique New Year Postcards — Embossed & Printed, 1920s Sentiments

A curated bundle of three original New Year postcards from the 1910s–1920s, each offering a distinct emotional tone and visual style. One is embossed with holly and a calendar motif, while the other two are printed with poetic and scenic greetings. All three were personally mailed and bear handwritten messages — a rare glimpse into early 20th-century holiday traditions.
•     Condition: All cards are in very good vintage condition. The embossed card shows light corner wear; the printed cards have near-perfect corners and no creases. Two are postmarked (1920 and 1923); the third was sent in an envelope and remains undated.

Design Descriptions
•     Card 1: Embossed holly leaves and berries frame a gold “JAN 1” calendar with “New Year Greetings” in gold. Made by Stechler Litho Co., Rochester, N.Y. Postmarked December 29, 1920.
•     Card 2: Printed winter forest scene with ornate Art Deco blue scrollwork and the greeting: “To you and yours from me and mine — a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR.” Marked 523D. Postmarked December 1923.
•     Card 3: Printed candle motif with greenery and a poetic verse:
“The door of the NEW YEAR opens / O let us light your way / Through all the darkest places. / We'll make it bright as day.”
Signed F.A. Owen Co., Dansville, N.Y., with logo and number 506B. Sent in envelope by a father to his adult child.

 Details
•     Format: Standard early 20th-century postcard size
•     Printing: One embossed, two flat printed
•     Origin: U.S.A. and Germany
•     Postmarks: 1920 and 1923; one undated
•     Makers: Stechler Litho Co., F.A. Owen Co.
•     Codes: 506B, 523D
•     Handwritten messages on reverse

Perfect For
•     Ephemera collectors and postcard historians
•     Seasonal journaling or scrapbooking
•     Vintage New Year displays
•     Gifting to lovers of antique correspondence

Styling & Occasions
Display together in a frame or on a mantel for a nostalgic New Year vignette. Use in flat lays, seasonal décor, or as inspiration for handwritten notes. Their varied tones — embossed celebration, poetic warmth, and scenic quiet — make this bundle emotionally rich and visually balanced.

Sustainability
These postcards are original antiques, preserved with care and shipped in eco-conscious, archival-safe packaging. By collecting and reusing vintage paper goods, you help reduce waste and honor the craftsmanship of the past.