999 - Unknown (19th), Greeting card, cornucopias, around 1900, Congratulations billet

Unknown (19th), Greeting card, cornucopias, around 1900, Congratulations billet Unknown (19th century): Greeting card 'Happiness and Blessings' with Flower Filled Cornucopias, c. 1900, Congratulations billet Technique: Congratulations billet on Paper Date: c. 1900 Description: Watercolour with opaque white on and etching on embossed paper The cornucopia is a mythological symbol of happiness. It is filled with flowers and fruits and stands for fertility, generosity, wealth and abundance. Handwritten dedication on the reverse. The card is part of a collection of greeting cards from the Biedermeier period. Please have a look at our other offers. These friendship and greeting cards are lovable, but also cultural-historically particularly interesting testimonies of that time. At the end of the 18th century, it became a custom, especially in Vienna, to pay each other a courtesy call at the New Year and to send visiting and greeting cards. Keywords: 20th century, Biedermeier, Fashion, Austria, Size: Paper: 4,9 cm x 7,7 cm (1,9 x 3 in) Condition: Very good condition. The sheet is minimally stained in places.