995 - Unknown (19th century), Card with a red ribbon and a sprig of roses, congratulatory note

Unknown (19th century), Card with a red ribbon and a sprig of roses, congratulatory note Unknown (19th century): Embossed card with red cloth, forget-me-not, and rosebud, 19th century, congratulatory note Technique: Hand-colored congratulatory note on paper Date: 19th century Description: With embossing around the edge of the card. On the reverse, a dedication reads: “Herr Freysmuth et Famillie.” The card comes from a collection of greeting cards from the Biedermeier period. Please note 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 courtesy calls to one another at the New Year and to send visiting and greeting cards. Keywords: Friendship card, Courtesy, Festivity, Postcard, Correspondence, Relationship, Love, Expression of love, Symbol of love, 19th century, Biedermeier, Fashion, Austria, Size: Paper: 8.3 cm x 5.9 cm (3.3 x 2.3 in) Condition: Very good condition. The paper is slightly stained in places.