If there was ever a queen of the postcards, Ellen Clapsaddle would certainly be in the running for the crown. I always know when I encounter one of her cards that it’s likely to be super cute and have a child or two. In this case, we have a little boy and three chickens.
Often, when these Victorian Era artists created children and birds illustrations they created something that was sure to make you smile. And this vintage Easter card is no exception.
It’s Easter morning and our young boy in his red coat and brown knickers begs his chickens to help him out. He charmingly requests that the four white hens lay him some eggs to bring to his friends.
A Bright Easter to you
Look here
is my basket,
it’s empty you see,
I want you to lay lots
of eggs in for me;
That I, with
fond wishes
for Easter may send,
Some lovely, and
fresh ones
to my dearest
friend.
I wish this one was a bit bigger but hopefully you’ll still be able to use this Bright Easter Greeting card.
This image is copyright free and in the public domain anywhere that extends copyrights 70 years after death or at least 120 years after publication when the original illustrator is unknown.