
Vintage Easter Greeting Card Girl with Ducklings and Rabbit
Text on Card
In this gladsome Springtime When all the world is gay, I wish you lots of happiness for your Easter Day
Description
This charming Edwardian Easter greeting captures the essence of springtime celebration with its delightful pastoral imagery. A young girl wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and pink striped dress stands beside a large cracked blue Easter egg containing two golden ducklings, with a brown rabbit standing upright beside the egg. Tender yellow daffodils bloom at her feet, emphasizing the season's renewal. The hand-colored lithograph exemplifies the sentimental aesthetic popular during the early 20th century, blending whimsy with meticulous detail. The accompanying verse reads: "In this gladsome Springtime / When all the world is gay, / I wish you lots of happiness / For your Easter Day." This card perfectly captures period Easter traditions celebrating nature's rebirth and childhood innocence.
Subjects
young girl, ducklings, rabbit, daffodils, spring, Easter egg, straw hat
Printing Notes
Hand-colored lithograph with careful attention to pastels and subtle shading typical of Edwardian era production







