Edwardian Birthday Postcard – Glamour Lady with Roses & Poetic Verse, RPPC

Edwardian Birthday Postcard – Glamour Lady with Roses & Poetic Verse, RPPC

A graceful real photo postcard of an Edwardian lady with roses — blending romantic verse with early photographic artistry.

Measurements: approx. 3 ½ x 5 1/4 inches
Dates: n/a
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images. 

Internal notes: QC passed

With a soft gaze and a delicate smile, the elegant woman on this early 20th-century real photo postcard appears to step straight from an Edwardian parlour. Dressed in a fine blouse and adorned with a bouquet of roses, she carries the poise of a bygone era when birthday wishes were handwritten and adorned with poetic sentiment. The verse beneath her image reads:
 â€œMay your path be strewn with flowers / And your life from thorns be free / Like the sunshine after showers / May each year dawn for thee.”
 The texture, tone, and lighting of this sepia photograph lend it the warm, nostalgic atmosphere of classic studio portraiture.

Produced as part of British Manufacture Series No. 139, this card measures approximately 3½ x 5¼ inches and remains in decent condition with expected ageing and patina, contributing to its charm and authenticity. The reverse features a short inscription: â€œDear Doll, To wish you many happy returns of the day…”, signed by “A.G. Adcock”. Though unstamped and undated, the style, dress, and printing indicate a likely date between 1905–1915, aligning with the golden era of real photographic postcards.

This card speaks to collectors who cherish vintage glamour, poetic ephemera, and Edwardian photography. It reflects a time when personal communication was not only practical but beautiful — where even the simplest birthday greeting was wrapped in artistry and grace. Cards like this are gentle reminders of the enduring tenderness in everyday human connection, preserved in monochrome elegance for future generations.