Vintage 1919 Friendship Poem Embossed and 45 similar items

This vintage postcard from 1919 features a beautifully embossed and lithographed poem titled "Friendship." The poem reads: "Friendship true is like to Eden sparkling like immortal fires With angels shared, from Heaven given to lift from Earth our low desires." The text is framed by elegant decorative pillars with pink and white highlights, showcasing early 20th-century design aesthetics. The card is a standard size (5.5 x 3.5 inches) and printed on paper with a chrome finish, enhancing its visual appeal and collectible value. Postmarked November 18, 1919, the postcard carries a 1-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring George Washington, placing it firmly in the post-World War I era. The handwritten note on the back adds a personal touch, addressed to Miss Alma E. Welker in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, from "Mother." This original lithograph postcard is a fine example of American ephemera from the early 1900s, ideal for collectors interested in vintage poetry cards, historical postage, and nostalgic correspondence pieces.