Description

Scarce Embossed Glitter Postcard – “Greetings from Western Canada” (Mailed 1912)

This rare and decorative novelty postcard offers a dazzling glimpse of Canadian souvenir art. The front features the glittered slogan “Greetings from Western Canada” with ornate forget-me-not flowers and a stunning embossed golden buffalo — symbol of the prairie provinces.

The reverse side confirms its authenticity and age:

• Winnipeg 1912 postmark

• Original Canadian postage stamp

• Handwritten correspondence

Postcards with glitter and embossed metallic designs are much harder to find in good condition, making this a sought-after collector’s piece. It’s both a patriotic Western Canada souvenir and a novelty style card prized by advanced postcard enthusiasts.

📌 Key Features:

• Authentic Edwardian-era embossed glitter postcard, 1912

• Motto: “Greetings from Western Canada”

• Design includes forget-me-nots and golden embossed buffalo

• Mailed from Winnipeg with stamp, postmark, and handwriting

• Strong crossover collectible: novelty postcards, Canadian souvenir art, Western heritage

💡 A scarce and eye-catching novelty postcard, perfect for collectors of Canadian ephemera, embossed postcards, or buffalo / Western Canada themes.