991 - Unknown (19th century), Friendship card with a floral design, Congratulations card

Unknown (19th century), Friendship card with a floral design, Congratulations card Unknown (19th century): Friendship card “Out of friendship and love” with embossed gold framing around watercolor flowers and a personal letter, 19th century, Congratulations card Technique: Congratulatory note on paper Date: 19th century Description: The personal letter is dated “September 1859” and is bound to the greeting card. The card comes from a collection of greeting cards from the Biedermeier period. Please see our other listings. These friendship and greeting cards are charming, but also particularly interesting cultural and historical artifacts from that era. At the end of the 18th century, it became customary, especially in Vienna, to pay each other courtesy calls at the New Year and to send visiting and greeting cards. Embossed gold paint surrounding a watercolor of flowers on paper, with a personal letter tied to the card with twine Keywords: 19th century, Biedermeier, Fashion, Austria, Size: Paper: 8.4 cm x 14.9 cm (3.3 x 5.9 in), Image: 4.4 cm x 7.3 cm (1.7 x 2.9 in) Condition: Very good condition. The sheet has discolored due to its age, has spots in places, and has isolated creases.