Historical information

Based on the 1901-issued stamp, this postcard most likely originates from the 1900s. The featuring of the nursery - almost certainly Carl Axel Nobelius' nursery - in a postcard indicates its importance to the identity of Emerald in this time, becoming a recognisable major feature of the town. Dates written on the postcard suggest it could have been sent on the 27th of February, 1909, but given its message is wishing the recipient a merry Christmas this may not be accurate unless it was sent from Emerald in 1908 and then sent on from Beaconsfield in 1909.

Significance

This postcard captures a view of Nobelius' nursery in full operation, taken from a perspective of tourist appeal as a symbol of the town.

Physical description

This item is a faded sepia postcard depicting a view from a hill over a sprawling orchard in the valley. Tall natural trees grow in the background, behind the extensive landscape of ordered fruit trees. There is a patch of bare earth and small plants in the foreground. On the reverse, there is a handwritten Christmas and New Years message.

Inscriptions & markings

Address: "ADDRESS / Miss h [illegible] / Beaconsfield / Railway Station / Vic"
Message: "CORRESPONDENCE / Dear Mary / From Aunt [illegible] / Best wishes for / a merry xmas & / a bright happy / new year / J & M.J. Craig[?] / Emerald"
Caption: "NURSERY, EMERALD"