Vintage Thanksgiving Proclamation Turkey Card, Early 1900s
Text on Card
THANKSGIVING-PROCLAMATION Thanksgiving Greetings
Description
Rich browns and deep reds dominate this charming Edwardian-era Thanksgiving greeting card, where two turkeys in full natural plumage command the chromolithograph composition. The larger bird displays its magnificent tail feathers in a proud fan formation, while a smaller companion stands below and in front. A rustic wooden proclamation sign reading "THANKSGIVING-PROCLAMATION" anchors the scene, emphasizing the card's celebratory message. The soft blue sky and grassy foreground create depth and movement, while the vintage paper shows authentic aging with natural cream tones and subtle discoloration typical of early twentieth-century greeting cards. The ornate golden text reading "Thanksgiving Greetings" at the bottom adds an elegant finishing touch to this festive seasonal keepsake.
Subjects
turkeys, wild turkey, proclamation sign, grass, sky
Printing Notes
Early chromolithograph printing with hand-colored details; visible aging and paper discoloration consistent with early 1900s production
