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This is a vintage greeting card and its original envelope from Hall-Cushman Co. Inc., Publishers, Boston. The card features a charming winter scene illustration depicting a snow-covered mailbox with a red flag, a wooden fence, and two birds in flight. The interior of the card wishes "Greetings OF THE SEASON AND Best Wishes FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR" and includes a handwritten signature. The card is marked with the identifier "D 87".
The accompanying original envelope is postmarked New York, N.Y., December 21, 1942, reflecting its World War II era origin. It features a 3-cent "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ARMY AND NAVY FOR DEFENSE" postage stamp and a "BUY WAR SAVINGS BONDS AND STAMPS" slogan. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. Nora Balwer at 39 Claremont Ave., New York City. This listing includes one (1) vintage greeting card and one (1) vintage envelope, as pictured.
Verified Specifications:
• Brand/Maker: Hall-Cushman Co. Inc.
• Item Type: Vintage Greeting Card, Envelope
• Era/Style: Vintage, 1940s, WWII Era
• Material: Paper
• Theme: Winter Scene, Mailbox, Birds, Christmas, New Year, Holiday
• Stamp: United States of America Army and Navy For Defense, 3 Cents
• Postmark Date: December 21, 1942
• Included Components: 1 Greeting Card, 1 Envelope
• Country of Origin: USA (based on stamp and postmark)
• Measures approx. 4.25 by 3.5 inches
